International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis
Volume 13 · Issue 2 · June 2026 · pp. 51–58
Review Article · Peer Reviewed
Received: April 05, 2026 · Accepted: June 10, 2026 · Published: June 27, 2026
DOI: 10.26706/ijaefea.13.2.20260402
Open Access · CC BY 4.0

Development and Analysis of Robotic Manipulators for Manufacturing Automation: A Review of Kinematic Modelling, Dynamic Analysis, and Simulation Approaches

Vivek Verma1,*, Chandra Shekhar Sahu2

1 Research Scholar, Mechanical Engineering Department, CCET, Bhilai-490026, Chhattisgarh, India
2 Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, CCET, Bhilai-490026, Chhattisgarh, India

*Correspondence: srinivas.indore@gmail.com

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Abstract

Robotic manipulators have become a fundamental component of modern manufacturing automation due to their ability to perform repetitive, precise, and hazardous tasks with high accuracy and reliability. The increasing demand for productivity, quality improvement, and operational flexibility has accelerated research in robotic manipulator design, kinematic modelling, dynamic analysis, control systems, and simulation-based validation. This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of existing research related to robotic manipulators with particular emphasis on serial-link robotic arms used in manufacturing applications. The literature reveals that kinematic modelling based on the Denavit-Hartenberg (D-H) convention remains the most widely adopted approach for determining manipulator position and orientation, while dynamic analysis techniques are extensively employed for actuator selection and performance evaluation. Recent studies demonstrate the growing use of simulation platforms such as RoboDK, MATLAB, Gazebo, and MSC ADAMS for workspace analysis, trajectory planning, collision detection, and virtual commissioning. Furthermore, advancements in control strategies, machine vision integration, digital twins, and intelligent automation have significantly enhanced the capabilities of robotic systems. The review highlights that six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) manipulators provide superior dexterity, workspace accessibility, and end-effector orientation control compared with lower degree-of-freedom configurations. Despite significant progress, challenges remain in developing cost-effective robotic systems that combine high accuracy, structural rigidity, adaptability, and ease of implementation. The findings of this review provide valuable insights into current developments, research gaps, and future directions in robotic manipulator technology for manufacturing automation applications.

Keywords

Robotic Manipulator Manufacturing Automation Industrial Robotics Kinematic Analysis Dynamic Analysis RoboDK MSC ADAMS Trajectory Planning Workspace Analysis 6-DOF Robot

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