Authors: Prof. V. U. Bansude, A. S. Yadav, D. D. Pawal, A. S. Yadav
Abstract: The robotic arm is one of the most significant innovations in the field of automation and robotics, capable of replicating human arm movements with high precision, accuracy, and repeatability. Over the past decades, researchers have developed robotic arms for various applications such as industrial manufacturing, medical surgery, agriculture, space exploration, and defense operations. Early robotic arm systems were limited to simple wired control and basic pick-and-place operations. However, recent advancements have integrated modern technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) to achieve intelligent and autonomous functionality. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of existing robotic arm systems with emphasis on their design methodologies, actuation techniques, control mechanisms, and practical applications. A comparative analysis of various research works has been conducted to understand the technological evolution and identify limitations in current robotic arm systems. The study also highlights future opportunities for developing intelligent robotic arms capable of performing complex real-world tasks with improved efficiency and reliability.
