Joint types used in robotic arm:
1) Linear Joint or Prismatic joint:
The linear joint provides the translational sliding motion between the input and output link.
The axes of the links are parallel to one another.
The linear joint as shown in fig.(a)
2) Orthogonal Joint:
The orthogonal joint provides the translational sliding motion between the input and output link.
The axis of the output link is perpendicular to that of the input link.
The orthogonal joint as shown in fig.(b)
3) Rotational joint:
The rotational joint provides the relative rotational motion between the input and output link.
The axis of rotation is perpendicular to the axes of input and output link.
The rotational joint as shown in fig.(c)
4) Twisting Joint:
The twisting joint provides the relative twisting motion between the input and output link.
The axis of rotation is parallel to the axes of input and output link.
The twisting joint is shown in fig.(d)
5) Revolving joint:
The revolving joint provides the relative rotational motion between the input and output link.
The axis of input link is parallel to the axis of rotation of the joint.
The axis of output link is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the joint.
The revolving joint is shown in fig.(e)