A guiding device, with high rigidity, for an umbilical member and a robot
having the guiding device, by which interference between the umbilical
member and another component or external equipment is minimized. The
guiding device or an adaptor includes a first plate member fixed to a
third wrist element, a second plate member opposing to and parallel to
the first plate member, and a connecting member for connecting the first
and second plate members. The first and second plate members and the
connecting member define a first opening for introducing the umbilical
member into the adaptor. The second includes a fixed portion fixed to an
end effector and an extended portion extending from the fixed portion and
offset from the third wrist axis. A second opening is formed on the
extending portion of the second plate member, through which the umbilical
member may extend.