Linear (Cartesian and Gantry)

Linear robots can perform a number of tasks on your manufacturing floor and are split into two major categories: Cartesian and Gantry.

Cartesian robots are designed with three linear joints, using the X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system. These robots may also have an end of arm tooling (EOAT), which allows the robot to make rotational movements on its outermost axis.

Gantry robots always have two base axes and a third axis which spans the two bases axes. This allows Gantry robots to offer bigger payloads and longer strokes than their Cartesian counterparts.

Cartesian and Gantry robots are often used in:

• packaging automation
• palletizing and depalletizing
• product placement
• CNC machines
• cutting, sorting and scribing
• 3D printing
• quick storage and retrieval

Browse below to learn more about the leading Cartesian and Gantry robots available today from our member companies.