• Industrial robot programming languages focus on optimizing performance, speed, and accuracy. Some commonly used industrial robot programming languages include:

  • RAPID, used by ABB robots

  • KAREL, used by Fanuc robots

  • Kuka Robot Language (KRL), used by Kuka robots

• Collaborative robot programming languages emphasize simplicity, flexibility, and intuitive programming interfaces. Examples of collaborative robot programming languages include:

  • Polyscope & URScript, used by Universal Robots

  • Intera, used by Rethink Robotics' Sawyer and Baxter robots

• Open source robot programming languages are programming languages that are freely available, open for modification, and have a community-driven development process. These languages are designed to facilitate the programming and control of robots, allowing users to customize and extend the functionality of the robot systems. Some commonly used open source robot programming languages include:

  • ROS & ROS 2 [Robotic Operating System (2)] are open-source frameworks are widely used for robot programming. They support multiple programming languages, including C++, Python, and MATLAB, providing flexibility and a vast ecosystem of libraries, tools, and drivers. ROS and ROS 2 offer modular architectures for developing robot control systems, enabling efficient communication, sensor integration, and high-level control capabilities.

  • C++ is a popular programming language used in industrial robot programming due to its efficiency, low-level control capabilities, and performance optimization. It provides direct access to hardware interfaces and allows fine-grained control over robot movements and behaviors.

  • Python is widely used in robot programming due to its simplicity, readability, and extensive support for scientific computing and libraries. Python is often used for high-level control, sensor integration, and rapid prototyping of robot applications.

  • MATLAB is a powerful numerical computing environment commonly used in industrial robot programming for tasks such as trajectory planning, simulation, and data analysis. It offers a comprehensive set of tools and libraries for developing and deploying robot control algorithms.

  • Blockly is a visual programming language that simplifies programming for non-experts, allowing users to create robot behaviors through a drag-and-drop interface.

Robot Program Structure

• Although most industrial & collaborative robots utilize proprietary Robot Programming Languages, the overall structure and functions are nearly identical, and most robot programs have the following structure, at a minimum:

2.4✔ CHECKPOINT

Connect-The-Dots Program Translation