Articulated arm vs Forklift style arm

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I have experience working with a Forklift, as a deal with them on a day to day basis working in a backroom of a grocery store. So, putting a forklift style mechanism ona robot would be easy to machine. However, it only privides a 3-axis movement. Therefore, taking more time needed to do the task.

As, for an articulated arm? I have been looking at the one we have in our shop. it provides a 6-axis movement but the programming it takes to perform the task is very redundant. It does get the task done in a very timely manner though.

Is there a possible way to combine the forklift style with the articulated arm?