Robot Programming Languages

I .VAL(Victors Assembly Language)
It is developed for robots called PUMA
(a) MONIT commands
It is a set of administrative instructions that direct the operation of robot system
The functions are
- Preparing the system for user to write the program
- defining the points in space.
- Command the PUMA to execute the program
eg. EDIT,EXECUTE,SPEED, HERE
EDIT - used to create or modify the program
EXECUTE- to execute the program
SPEED- controlling the speed
HERE-to define the current position of robot
(b) Program Instruction
Program instruction are entered into the memory to form program by using the MONIT command EDIT, this prepare the system to receive program instruction statement in a proper order.
eg. MOVE - moves the robot to a specified location
DEPART- moves the tool the distance given along the current z-axis
OPEN -to open or close the gripper
EXIT - to exit
II.MCL(Machine Control Language)
It is based on NC language but it is beside to control a complete manufacturing cell. including a cell with robot.MCL is a enhancement of APT which posses additional option and features needed to do the offline programming of work cell
Application
Vision,inspection,control using this programming-commands
DEVICE-to activate a device in the workcell
SEND-to cause an output signal to reach a definite destination
RECEIVE- it cause as input signal to be accepted from a defined source
TASK- allow program to define a certain portion program as a task