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sample program for a KUKA robot to perform a simple pick-and-drop operation

Below is a sample program for a KUKA robot to perform a simple pick-and-drop operation. This example assumes you are using KUKA Robot Language (KRL) and have a basic understanding of KUKA robot programming. The program picks an object from one location and places it at another.



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### Sample KRL Program: Pick and Drop

```krl
&ACCESS RVP
&REL 1

DEF Pick_and_Drop()
    ; Declare variables
    DECL E6POS Pick_Position
    DECL E6POS Drop_Position
    DECL BOOL Gripper_Open

    ; Define pick and drop positions (replace with actual values)
    Pick_Position = {X 1000, Y 500, Z 300, A 0, B 0, C 0}
    Drop_Position = {X 1500, Y 500, Z 300, A 0, B 0, C 0}

    ; Open gripper initially
    Gripper_Open = TRUE
    CALL Gripper_Control(Gripper_Open)

    ; Move to pick position
    PTP Pick_Position Vel=100% PDAT1 Tool[1] Base[0]

    ; Close gripper to pick object
    Gripper_Open = FALSE
    CALL Gripper_Control(Gripper_Open)

    ; Move to drop position
    PTP Drop_Position Vel=100% PDAT2 Tool[1] Base[0]

    ; Open gripper to drop object
    Gripper_Open = TRUE
    CALL Gripper_Control(Gripper_Open)

    ; Return to home or safe position
    PTP Home_Position Vel=100% PDAT3 Tool[1] Base[0]
END
```

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### Explanation of the Program:
1. **Positions**:
   - `Pick_Position` and `Drop_Position` are defined as `E6POS` variables, which represent the robot's position in 3D space (X, Y, Z) and orientation (A, B, C).
   - Replace the coordinates with the actual values for your setup.

2. **Gripper Control**:
   - The `Gripper_Control` subroutine is used to open or close the gripper. You need to implement this subroutine based on your gripper's interface (e.g., digital I/O or fieldbus communication).

3. **Motion Commands**:
   - `PTP` (Point-to-Point) is used for fast, linear motion between positions.
   - `Vel` specifies the speed of the motion (100% in this case).
   - `PDAT` is the motion data (e.g., acceleration, deceleration).

4. **Tool and Base**:
   - `Tool[1]` and `Base[0]` refer to the tool and base coordinate systems. Adjust these based on your robot's configuration.

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### Gripper Control Subroutine (Example):
Here’s an example of how you might implement the `Gripper_Control` subroutine:

```krl
DEF Gripper_Control(BOOL Open)
    IF Open THEN
        ; Code to open gripper (e.g., set digital output)
        $OUT[1] = TRUE
    ELSE
        ; Code to close gripper (e.g., reset digital output)
        $OUT[1] = FALSE
    ENDIF
END
```

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### Notes:
- Ensure that the robot's tool and base frames are correctly configured.
- Test the program in a safe environment before running it with the actual robot.
- Adjust the positions, speeds, and gripper logic as needed for your specific application.

caa February 11 2025 27 reads 0 comments Print

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