Basic Kuka robot arm working and programming

Kuka robot arm working and programming   

                          

Kuka Robot arm comes Kinematic with a control panel and programming that has a display resolution.

Pixels and a unified mouse with which manipulations are moved, positions are saved
(Touchup), or where modules, functions, data lists, etc. are created and modified. Service
Control panel (manually controls the axles enabling switch behind KCP)
Kuka Control Panel must be activated (with only a panic function today).

 

The connection to the controller is a VGA interface and a CAN bus.

A rugged computer robot located in the control cabinet communicates with the system
Kuka KinematicVia MFC card. There are control signals between the manipulator and the control.
Connection for Profibus, Interbus, DeviceNet, and Profinet.
Transferred using the so-called DSE-RDW connection. DSE card under control
RDW card in a cabinet, robot socket.
Older KRC1 types of controls used Windows 95 to run VxWorks-based software.
Peripheral devices include a CD-ROM and a disk drive; Ethernet, Profibus, Interbus,
cabinet, and ASI sockets are also available.
Controls for the new KRC2 type use the Windows XP operating system. system
Include CD-ROM drives and USB ports, Ethernet connections, and optional features
Most robots come in orange or black, with the former featured prominently as a corporate
color.

KUKA´s industrial Kuka Kinematic

Significance Payload Range
articulated robot 6-axis handling robots 5 to 1000 kg
articulated robot 6-axis arc welding robots 5 to 16 kg
articulated robot 6-axis spot welding robots 100 to 240 kg
articulated robot 6 axis shelf-mounted robots, top loader robots
for machine loading and unloading
6 to 210 kg
 
KUKA Robot Application Examples KUKA industrial robots are used in material loading and unloading Machines, Palletizing, Spot, and Arc Welding. Hollywood movies. In James Bond's film Die Another Day, depicting snow in a scene Mahal in Iceland, NSA agent Jinx (Halle Berry) is threatened by a laser-fielding Robot. In The Da Vinci Code, directed by Ron Howard, Tom is the hand of a Kuka robot. Hanks' character Robert Langdon has a cryptex-containing container. In 2001, KUKA developed the Robocaster, the world's first passenger-carrying industrial robot.
 
Coaster-like motion sequence for its two passengers through a series of coordinates Maneuvers. There is also a possibility that riders can program the movements on their own.

Components of a complete Kuka robot system :

• Kuka robot (e.g. KR 180)
• Kuka control panel (KCP)
• KR C2 robot controller
• Kuka Control Panel (KCP) :
• Following are the various parts of KCP and their functions:
• Keyswitch for mode selection
• Drives on/off switch
• Emergency stop button
• 6D mouse
• Numeric keypad
• Alphabetic keypad
• Cursor block with Entering key
• Large color graphic display
• Softkeys around the display
• Hard keys for program and display control
• The mechanical part of a Kuka robot :
• Arm
• Wrist
• Counterbalancing system
• Link arm
• Rotating column
• Base frame
• Axis  of a Kuka robot :
• It consists of the following axis:
• Axis 1
• Axis 2
• Axis 3
• Axis 4
• Axis 5
• Axis 6

USER GROUPS  JOIN

Configuration of the robot controller (external axes, technology
packages)
Configuration of the robot system (field buses, vision system, etc.)
User-defined technology commands with User-TECH
Startup task (mastering, tool calibration)
Simple application programs (programming using incline forms,
motion commands, technology commands, limit value checking, no
syntax errors)

Advanced programming using the KRL programming language

Complete application programs (subprograms, interrupt programming,
loops, program branches)
Numeric motion programming

Robotic coding for beginners

Robotic coding for beginners

1. Choose a Beginner-Friendly Robot

• LEGO Mindstorms: A popular choice for beginners. It combines easy-to-use hardware with a block-based programming interface.
• VEX Robotics: Offers beginner kits that can be programmed using block-based coding or text-based languages.
• Makeblock mBot: Another great robot for beginners, with a simple interface for coding.
• Arduino Robots: For those who want to dive into electronics and coding at a deeper level.

2. Learn Basic Programming Concepts

Whether you're using a block-based coding interface or text-based code, these basic concepts are essential:

• Variables: Store information (e.g., speed, distance).
• Loops: Repeat actions (e.g., move forward until an obstacle is detected).
• Conditions (if/else): Make decisions (e.g., stop if the battery is low).
• Functions: Group-related actions to keep the code organized.

3. Block-Based Programming (Beginner-Friendly)

If you're just starting out, block-based programming tools make it easier to control robots without needing to type out code:

• Scratch: A visual programming language with blocks that fit together, perfect for beginners.
• Blockly: Another visual programming tool that can be used with certain robots, like the mBot.

4. Start with Simple Commands

Program basic movements, like:

• Move forward, backward, left, and right.
• Turn on sensors (e.g., proximity sensors, light sensors) to trigger actions.
• Use motors to control movement and actuators for grabbing or lifting objects.

5. Introduction to Sensor Use

Many robots come with sensors (e.g., ultrasonic sensors, and color sensors). Understanding how to make decisions based on sensor input is key:

• Obstacle Avoidance: Use an ultrasonic sensor to detect objects and stop or change direction when something is in the way.
• Line Following: Use color sensors to follow a path or line on the floor.

6. Move to Text-Based Coding (Optional)

Once you're comfortable with basic robotic commands, you can start programming with languages like:

• Python: Great for text-based programming and works with platforms like Raspberry Pi and Arduino.
• C++: Used for more advanced robotics programming, especially with Arduino.
• Blockly for Arduino: If you are working with Arduino boards, you can start with Blockly before diving into C++.

7. Resources to Learn from

• Online Courses: Websites like Udemy, Coursera, and Khan Academy offer beginner courses in robotics programming.
• YouTube Tutorials: Many roboticists and educators post beginner tutorials to help you understand basic robot programming.
• Robotics Kits: Kits often come with instructional books or online resources to help guide your learning.