Patent ID: 8875593

Claim:
Robot, comprising: a plurality of robot elements which are pivotable relative to each other, and at least one bendable supply line which is guided from a proximal robot element to a distal robot element, wherein: the supply line in the proximal robot element is axially movable with regard to the longitudinal axis of the supply line so that the supply line can perform an axial compensatory movement during a pivoting movement of the robot; and further wherein: the supply line includes a compensation loop, ends of the compensation loop are located on the proximal robot element, the compensation loop allows an axial compensatory movement of the supply line during a pivoting movement of the robot; and the compensation loop includes two line legs between the ends and free of the proximal robot element, wherein a tensioning element engages on one of a proximal line leg and a distal line leg of the compensation loop to exert a force causing axial movement of the supply line.