Programming of a visualization for a robot teach pendant

Abstract

The intention of this paper is to develop and implement a user interface for the teach pendant of the new generation of robot controllers by Stäubli. The user interface is realized on the basis of an already existing visualization in the production of Miele in Bielefeld. In order to guarantee a structured development, the method of software-reengineering is used. In the first two steps it is necessary to analyze the tasks and functions of the existing software and to model the current state and the actual technical implementations. The requirements for the redesign of the software have to be compiled next. With the help of this requirements it is possible to develop a new user interface which includes the future layout and utilization [1, pp. 385–387]. The finished software helps to introduce the new technology into familiar operational procedures without any training of the employees.