Visual Programming for Robots

Programming a robot to perform a series of motions has historically been a tedious and complicated process, often reserved for engineers or highly trained specialists. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a system to allow an operator with little robotics training to quickly and effectively program robot motions. This system leverages 2D camera data to track the position of a hand-held tool. The operator simply moves the tool to where they want the robot to go and presses a button to save the target position. This system, known as Visual Programming, supports planning discrete waypoints (such as for pick-and-place operations) as well as continuous segments (such as for sanding, welding, or dispensing adhesives). Visual Programming is fast, accurate, intuitive and can easily be adapted to different work environments. For more information, visit the following: SUBSCRIBE HERE ►► SwRI Website ► SwRI Technology Today Podcast ► SwRI Technology Today Magazine ► SwRI LinkedIn ► SwRI Facebook ► SwRI Twitter ► SwRI Instagram ► (rev 06/2021)