Industrial robotics glossary

Palletizing Robot

A robot that stacks cases, bags, or cartons onto pallets using pattern software.

A cobot-based palletizing cell that shares space with operators under ISO/TS 15066, ideal for high-mix, small-batch palletizing.

The stacking layout for a pallet, including layer count, orientation, and interlocking. Generated by palletizing software.

Removing cases, bags, or cartons from a pallet, often the reverse of palletizing. Requires 3D vision for mixed layers.

An end effector using suction cups to pick cartons, bags, or panels. Common in palletizing and depalletizing.

A quick-change device that lets a robot switch grippers or tools automatically. Critical for multi-SKU palletizing.

A compact, zero-backlash gear reducer used in robot joints. Common in collaborative and palletizing robots.

A high-rigidity cycloidal reducer for heavy payload robot joints. Often used in palletizing robots.

The power and control unit for a servo motor. Determines robot speed, torque, and positioning accuracy.

A sensor that reports joint position and speed. Essential for repeatability and closed-loop robot control.

A sensor at the wrist that measures force and torque. Used for precision insertion and collaborative palletizing.

A fail-safe controller that monitors e-stops, light curtains, and safety gates. Required for palletizing cells.

An interface module that connects sensors, valves, and PLC signals to the robot controller. Key for cell integration.

A camera that captures depth data for pallet detection, box dimensioning, and mixed-SKU depalletizing.