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A 5-degree-of-freedom (5-DOF) robot arm refers to a robotic manipulator equipped with five distinct joints or axes of movement. Each degree of freedom corresponds to an independent way in which the arm can move. The addition of an extra degree of freedom compared to a 4-DOF robot arm allows for increased flexibility and a broader range of motion. The joints in a 5-DOF robot arm typically include a combination of rotational and/or translational motions.

The common types of joints in a 5-DOF robot arm may include:

1. Base Rotation (Joint 1): This is the first joint at the base, allowing the entire arm to rotate around a vertical axis.

2. Shoulder Rotation (Joint 2): Similar to a 4-DOF arm, this joint permits rotation around a horizontal axis, typically perpendicular to the base rotation.

3. Elbow Rotation (Joint 3): This joint allows the arm to rotate around another horizontal axis, often perpendicular to the shoulder rotation.

4. Wrist Pitch or Translation (Joint 4): This joint provides movement along a linear or rotational axis, allowing the end-effector to pitch or translate.

5. Wrist Rotation (Joint 5): The wrist rotation joint enables the end-effector to rotate around a vertical axis, providing additional orientation capabilities.

A 5-DOF robot arm is more versatile compared to a 4-DOF arm and can perform a wider range of tasks. It is suitable for applications requiring increased dexterity and precision, such as more complex pick and place operations, assembly tasks, and manipulation in three-dimensional space. The additional degree of freedom allows the robot to achieve a greater variety of orientations and positions.

These types of robot arms are commonly used in various industrial and research settings where a moderate level of complexity and flexibility is required for specific applications.