The off-line programming and simulation software for the Mitsubishi Movemaster RV-M1 robot

Abstract

Purpose: Contemporary robotics requires modern instruments for programming, control and supervising of robots’ work. It becomes necessary to strict adjust the robot in its working environment after tests on a virtual model of the robot and its surroundings. The aim of present work is a presentation of preliminary version of the system for off-line programming, simulation and remote supervision of the Mitsubishi Movemaster RV-M1 robot. Design/methodology/approach: The robot installed in institute’s laboratory has been used in research work. Attention has been focused on creating of universal software, which could be developed in the future. Findings: In result of carried work a first version of the software has been developed. It has network oriented modular structure. Research limitations/implications: The code of the software has been developed in high level programming in such manner, that allows further translation and transfer to the other system platform. Far-reaching plans include creation of universal form of the software, which could be applied to majority of system platforms and can operate with different types of robots. Practical implications: Created software has presently didactic character and it is used during conduction of laboratory classes. Originality/value: Conducted works have in view a creation of universal and modular software. Existing commercial solutions are usually dedicated to a concrete type of robot.