Robot Control Programming

Robot Control Programming A robot must be programmed to perform its motion cycle to do useful work. A robot program can be defined as a path in space to be followed by the manipulator, combined with peripheral actions that support the work cycle. Examples of peripheral activities include opening and closing the gripper, performing logical decision-making, and communicating with other pieces of equipment in the robot cell. A robot is programmed by entering the programming commands into its controller memory. Different robots use different methods of entering commands. In the case of limited sequence robots, programming is accomplished by setting limit switches and mechanical stops to control the endpoints of their motions. The sequence in which the actions occur is regulated by a sequencing device. This device determines the order in which each joint is actuated to form the complete motion cycle. Setting the stops and switches and wiring the sequencer is more manual setup than program