{"id":52234,"date":"2025-10-15T14:41:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/symetrie.fr\/?page_id=52234"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:25:08","slug":"hexapod-for-robotic-arm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/symetrie.fr\/en\/hexapods-en\/hexapod-for-robotic-arm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hexapods for robotic arms"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”100px” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#F2F5FB” bg_image=”52781″ bg_image_type=”default” bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”50″ bottom_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” class=”produit-titre” color_overlay=”#0033A080″ overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” content_layout=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_column_text css_animation=”appear” css=”” text_direction=”ltr”]\n

Hexapod for robotic arm<\/strong><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”” text_direction=”ltr”]\n

A complete solution combining velocity, amplitude, stiffness and accuracy<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” class=”breadcrumbs” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_column_text]\nHome<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_global_section id=”54630″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Hexapods for robotic arms<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Pairing a robotic arm with a hexapod combines the best of both worlds: the reach and speed of a serial robot<\/strong> with the precision and rigidity of a parallel mechanism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The arm ensures rapid global positioning, while the hexapod performs micrometric adjustments and orientation corrections in real time. This kinematic complementarity paves the way for high value-added applications such as precision machining, optical calibration, high-tolerance assembly, adaptive polishing and automated inspection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Thanks to this hybrid architecture, the robotic cell gains in precision<\/strong>, flexibility<\/strong> and responsiveness<\/strong>, while reducing calibration times and increasing process quality.<\/p>\n

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SOLANO
\n<\/span>Miniature hexapod<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”46814″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” el_class=”zoomEffect”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Miniature hexapod<\/strong> designed for positioning<\/strong> and adjusting space-saving components with resolution down to 0.08 \u00b5m.<\/p>\n

Resolution<\/strong>: 0.08 \u00b5m
\nLinear travel<\/strong>: \u00b1 18 mm
\nAngular travel<\/strong>: \u00b1 21\u00b0
\nCentered position size<\/strong>: 104 mm
\nMax. load<\/strong>: 5 kg[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_link=”https:\/\/symetrie.fr\/en\/hexapods\/bora\/” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

BORA
\n<\/span>Precise and small hexapod<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”46872″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” el_class=”zoomEffect” margin_bottom=”-18″ margin_top=”-15″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Precise and small hexapod<\/strong> designed for positioning<\/strong> and adjusting high-precision<\/strong> components with 0.1 \u00b5m resolution.<\/p>\n

Resolution<\/strong>: 0.1 \u00b5m
\nLinear travel<\/strong>: \u00b1 20 mm
\nAngular travel<\/strong>: \u00b1 15\u00b0
\nCentered position size<\/strong>: 145 mm
\nMax. load<\/strong>: 10 kg<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

HEXAPOD VS ROBOTIC ARM<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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Although these two positioning solutions are often compared in industrial fields, they have many differences and address specific needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”center” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”]\n

\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n
\n Crit\u00e8re <\/td>\n \n Hexapode <\/td>\n \n Robot s\u00e9riel <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Degr\u00e9s de libert\u00e9 <\/td>\n \n 6 DDL simultan\u00e9s (Tx, Ty, Tz, Rx, Ry, Rz) <\/td>\n \n Axes empil\u00e9s ind\u00e9pendants <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Rigidit\u00e9 <\/td>\n \n Tr\u00e8s \u00e9lev\u00e9e (structure ferm\u00e9e) <\/td>\n \n Plus faible (axes superpos\u00e9s) <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Encombrement <\/td>\n \n Compact et int\u00e9gr\u00e9 (axes superpos\u00e9s) <\/td>\n \n Plus volumineux (axes empil\u00e9s) <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Pr\u00e9cision <\/td>\n \n Excellente r\u00e9p\u00e9tabilit\u00e9 <\/td>\n \n Cumul d'erreurs des axes <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n Cin\u00e9matique <\/td>\n \n Parall\u00e8le <\/td>\n \n S\u00e9rielle <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/table>\n<\/div>