A truss manipulator is a mechanical arm with spatial freedom, consisting of multiple joints that can move, rotate and expand in multiple directions. Its shape is like a truss, and the support and skeleton structure share the load. The truss manipulator can complete the automatic motion task under program control, and is a common equipment in modern industrial automatic production line.

The main components of the truss manipulator include the base, arm segment, joint and hand claw. The base is responsible for supporting the entire robot, so that it can work stably. The arm segment generally has three to five, which can be connected through the joint to achieve various gestures and actions such as lifting, stretching, and swinging. The joint is the rotating axis on the mechanical arm, which is electrified or operated by air pressure to enable the mechanical arm to complete various movements. The hand claw is used for clamping, inserting, rotating, clamping and other operations, there are different types for different occasions.

The use of the truss manipulator is also very convenient, generally can be automatically controlled by writing a program, can also be manually operated, using the console handle for adjustment and operation. The manipulator can be used for clamping, transferring, adjusting and other operations of the objects under automatic control. It has the advantages of high operation accuracy, high efficiency, good repeatability, etc., and is widely used in the field of intelligent manufacturing.

As a kind of intelligent manufacturing equipment that makes full use of electronic technology, mechanical technology and control system technology, truss manipulator is rapidly popularized and developed, and has been widely used. Its application areas include manufacturing, automotive industry, healthcare, food industry and home maintenance. Truss manipulators can greatly improve work efficiency and accuracy, reduce labor intensity, and achieve fully automated production, thus contributing to modern intelligent manufacturing.