5. Glossary

CS

Coordinate Systems (CS) in robotics encompass rules and parameters governing the spatial representation and control of robotic components. This includes:

  • Joint Coordinate System (Joint CS): Defines individual joint positions, influencing the robot’s configuration.

  • Robot Coordinate System (Robot CS): Establishes a standardized spatial Cartesian framework for the entire robotic system.

  • Tool Coordinate System (Tool CS): Relates to the coordinate system of an attached tool or end-effector, ensuring precise control. These systems are foundational for precise robotic movement, aiding navigation, motion planning, and control in various applications.

HMI

HMI stands for “Human-Machine Interface”. It refers to the point of interaction between a human and a machine. HMIs are used to enable users to control, monitor, and interact with machines or systems in various applications, such as industrial control systems, automation, and consumer electronics. The goal of an HMI is to provide an intuitive and user-friendly interface that facilitates effective communication and operation between humans and machines.

I/O

I/O stands for “Input/Output”. It represents the communication between a computer and external devices, encompassing both data entering (input) and leaving (output) the computer system.

KLI

The KLI, or KUKA Line Interface, is an Ethernet interface of the robot controller for external communication. It is a physical interface and can contain several virtual interfaces.

KRC

KRC stands for the KUKA robot controller.

KRL

KRL stands for “KUKA Robot Language”, the programming language used to control KUKA robots.

RSI

RSI or KUKA.RobotSensorInterface is a software that serves as an interface for communication between the KUKA industrial robot and its sensor system.

TCP/IP

TCP/IP, or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, is a suite of communication protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet. TCP/IP provides a set of rules for how data should be formatted, addressed, transmitted, routed, and received.

vcl

vcl stands for the voraus.app //codelink.