Apparatus and method for programming a computer operated robot arm using macro instructions
US4757459A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2239/05
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method are disclosed for teaching a cycle of operation to a computer operated robot arm. A keyboard is provided comprising first keystroke means which are operative in two different teaching modes. In a first teaching mode, the keystroke means cause storage of individual instructions defining an operation to be performed by the robot arm at a point in space. In the second teaching mode the first keystroke means are operative for creating a macro comprising a sequence of such instructions for later use. There is a pendant which controls the movement of the end of the robot arm and has second keystroke means for causing a previously stored macro to be assembled into an operating control program for the robot arm. The second keystroke means also may be used for causing assembly of individual instructions into the operating control program.
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