Robot Programming Languages
This text provides an overview of two robot programming languages: VAL and MCL.
VAL
VAL is an off-line language that is used to define the motion sequence of a robot.
VAL statements are divided into two categories: monitoring commands and programming instructions.
Monitoring commands are used to prepare the system for the user to write programs, define points in space, and command the PUMA to execute a program.
Programming instructions are used to write robot programs. One statement usually corresponds to one movement of the robots arm or wrist.
MCL
MCL is a more advanced language that is based on APT and NC.
MCL allows the user to define macros and control signals.
The basic motion statement in MCL is MOVE P1. This commands the robot to move from its current position to a position and orientation defined by the variable name P1.
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