Linear robots are a type of industrial robot that move only in a straight line as opposed to rotating in all directions. They typically feature two or three principal axes and function at right angles to each other. Linear robots are a highly specialized type of industrial robot that prove highly beneficial in certain applications. Not all environments are conducive to the use of linear robots, but there are advantages to using linear robots in certain scenarios.

来源：Robotic Industries Association 7.10

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