Given the many types of robotic arms and the terminology associated with them, selecting the ideal one for your project may not be the easiest task. This tutorial explains some of the most relevant concepts about robotic manipulators as well as the different types and their capabilities so that you have a general idea of what to look for when choosing one.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/tutorials/show/basics-how-do-i-choose-a-robot-arm