The manipulator can be divided into:
- Hydraulic manipulator
- Pneumatic manipulator
- Electric manipulator
- Mechanical manipulator
According to the scope of application can be divided into:
- Special manipulator
- General manipulator
According to the motion track control method, it can be divided into:
- Point control manipulator
- Continuous trajectory control manipulator
Divided by structure:
- Multi-joint manipulator
- Oil field drill string manipulator
- T-type power manipulator
- Hard arm booster manipulator
- Soft rope manipulator
