PLTW CIM Robocell

Front

Can be defined as a computer-controlled machine that is programmed to move, manipulate objects, and accomplish work while interacting with its environment.

Back

Robot

Front

What point of reference is needed for the robot controller and the computer, located at the very end of the robot gripper?

Back

Tool Center Point.

Front

The gripper or tool mounted on the end of the arm

Back

End effector.

Front

The interface between the robot and computer

Back

Robot Controller.

Front

It is used to specify a robot's TCP position in space. Each point has a singular and unique value that is made up of three numbers. Options: Pitch and roll, Manipulator arm, Tool Center Point, Cartesian coordinate system.

Back

Cartesian coordinate system.

Front

In the robot system, the center of the robot base (on the table) is defined as :

Back

The origin.

Front

It is used to record the current TCP position. Use this command if you manually move the robot to the desired position or you do not know the accurate coordinates of a position that you wish to use in your program.

Back

Record Position

Front

It is used to designate a TCP position by typing the coordinates (and angles) of the desired TCP position on the keyboard. You would use this method if you know the accurate coordinates of a position that you wish to use in your program.

Back

Teach position

Front

It is used to insert notes or comments into a program to document and clarify the operation of the program.

Back

Remark Command

Front

Additional information to define the Tool Center Point is specified using rotation about the Y axis and rotation about the Z axis. What is this called?

Back

Pitch and Roll