Off-Line Programming

Basics

• The Programming of a Robotic Cell in a Simulation rather than using a Computer or Teach Pendant (A Robotics Tool similar in use case to a CNC Pendant )
• It allows for programming of the robot without the need to shut down the Production Line , hence the name

Software

Industry Standards

ROBOGUIDE by FANUC

• I guess full capitals is what they use, but it seems wrong so i may need to double check this?
• The Product's Main Page
• It has subcategories for various applications:
  • FANUC ROBOGUIDE - HandlingPRO (For Material Handling Applications )
  • FANUC ROBOGUIDE - PaintPRO (For Robotic Spray Painting )
  • FANUC ROBOGUIDE - PalletPRO and PalletTool (For Robotic Palletization / Robotic Depalletization
  • FANUC ROBOGUIDE - WeldPRO (For Robotic Welding )
• The YouTube Channel "Adam Willea" Self Described as "Hey guys! I'm a Robotics Engineer with FANUC America. I've been programming robots since 2009 and have picked up several useful tips & tricks, so I decided to make a channel to share my experience with you. I hope you enjoy, and have fun coding!" (essentially makes video tutorials / demonstrations of the project)

Existing Open Source Options

Gazebo (OLP Software)

• Has integration capabilities with ROS

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Off-Line Programming
• An Article in Engineering . Com titled "The What, Why and How of Industrial Robot Simulation Software for Offline Programming (OLP)"