Movement functionality of the Robot axes with hand and with flexpendant joystick.

Robot Controller
1

Hello Dear all,
I need to know that is it possible to move the Robot axes with hand, in addition to flexpendant joystick, to define a motion for the Robot?
Best regards
Tekabi

2

Hi,

You need the RobotWare option Force Control combined with a force sensor mounted on the robot to be able to use lead through programing.

Regards

Graeme

3

Hi Dear Graemepaulin,
Thanks for your reply.
I have another questions from you:

  1. what do you mean a force sensor? what’s that at all? and what applications does it have?
  2. The RobotWare option Force Control, is a setting that have to be set by flexpendant, or not? ( Please explain more, if possible )
    Best regards
    Tekabi
4

Hi,

This YouTube video show the principal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acJ3WDnoDCM

Things have advanced since this video:

  • a programing handle that means you do not need to use the Teach Pendant.

  • you can teach the path as a movement (not discrete points as shown).

Regards

Graeme

5

Hi,

Thanks again for your best reply.
I have seen this video, but i don’t know that haw can i enable this function of the Robot? / Or, what Proceedings is needed in order to do this? and also what settings is needed in teach pendant?

Best regards
Tekabi

6

Hi,

You need additional hardware (force sensor), and RobotWare options before you can use this functionality.

Contact your local ABB and they will be able to advise exactly what is required for your system.

Regards

Graeme