Computer-Aided Programming Tool for Robotics

Abstract

There is a growing interest in the development of software tools for off-line robot programming in the field of robotics aplication. The use of such tools could simplify the time-and-labour-consuming task of robot program development as compared with classical programming methods. This could be particularly promising within a CAD - CAM allowing integration robotics into the common planning and control system. The paper describes such a software package aimed to assist off-line development and debugging robot programs as well as model-based evaluation of robot performance with respect to the movement dynamic phenomena. The system operates in the framework of three main modes which are : modelling, programming and simulation. Also the workcell layout and verification of control strategies are possible.