Comparison between Industrial Robotic Manipulators, Agricultural and Construction Plant and Equipment

The use of robotics and automation technology in the manufacturing industry has become very much accepted. In recent years, interest on the use of robotics technology in agriculture and on-site construction has been on the increase with several working prototypes actually deployed in farms and on construction sites. This paper presents a comparison between the equipment used in the manufacturing industry, construction sites and agricultural production. This is achieved by recognizing their fundamental differences as well as common features. Results are then cross-fertilized so as to be included as a part of the design considerations to be applied for the design considerations to be applied for the design of new construction robots.