{"id":2315,"date":"2020-11-10T09:10:05","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T14:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/?p=2315"},"modified":"2024-11-05T04:28:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T09:28:26","slug":"robot-programming-methods-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/robot-programming-methods-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of 5 Robot Programming Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Some robot programming methods are better than others. Here we will discuss the 5 most common programming methods and their pros and cons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of different options available to you for programming your robot. Each one has its own inherent advantages and disadvantages\u2026 and it&#8217;s not always clear which option is the right one to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you go with the &#8220;traditional&#8221; method of programming with the manufacturer&#8217;s teach pendant?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you go with advanced artificial intelligence programming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, do you go with offline programming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Ultimately, the choice of method is up to you, but a little bit of good information can be very useful when making that choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll outline some pros and cons for 5 of the most common robot programming methods so that you can make the best decision according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Traditional Teach Pendant Programming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;classic&#8221; option for robot programming is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/encyclopedia\/term\/teach-pendant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach pendant<\/a>. This is a small console that comes packaged with the robot from the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programming is usually done with the brand-specific programming language (e.g. RAPID for ABB robots, JBI for Motoman robots, etc). However, some robot brands (UR for example) do have a graphical user interface on their teach pendants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Robot_Teach_Pendant_Programming-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Robot_Teach_Pendant_Programming-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Robot_Teach_Pendant_Programming-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Robot_Teach_Pendant_Programming-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Robot_Teach_Pendant_Programming.jpg 1656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Teach Pendant Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The teach pendant is right next to the robot so it is very handy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It comes packaged with the robot so no extra hardware is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the software is developed by the manufacturer, it will make use of the robot&#8217;s more &#8220;obscure&#8221; functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Teach Pendant Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As it is an online programming method, it increases downtime as the robot must be stopped for programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programmers must learn a completely different programming language for each robot brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires more training and skilled robotics knowledge than more general-purpose, intuitive methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Flexible Offline Programming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Offline programming allows you to program your robot in a simulated environment. It has a whole host of benefits over online programming methods like teach pendants. I won&#8217;t list these benefits here as <a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/program-robot-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we have covered them extensively on the blog already<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoboDK is what you might call a &#8220;flexible&#8221; offline programmer in that it is not tied to a specific brand of robot. It can be used with over 50 different brands of robot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Flexible Offline Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is robot-agnostic so can be used to program any robot brand or model with the same interfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is simple to learn and to use and does not require retraining when switching to a new robot brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extremely flexible capabilities as extra functionalities can be extended through plugins even if they are not part of the core program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Flexible Offline Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires an extra piece of software compared to teach pendants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More programming steps than with hand-guiding (see below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a computer to run the offline programming software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RoboDK-Mobile-iOS-735x400-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RoboDK-Mobile-iOS-735x400-1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/RoboDK-Mobile-iOS-735x400-1-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Manufacturer&#8217;s Offline Programming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the manufacturer&#8217;s simulator is kind of the offline equivalent of a teach pendant. It has the benefits of offline programming, but it&#8217;s not as flexible as using a robot-agnostic offline programming package like RoboDK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only some robot manufacturers provide simulators which can be used to program their robots offline. The capabilities of these simulators vary wildly, depending on the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Manufacturer&#8217;s Offline Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed especially for this robot brand by the company that developed the robot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has (hopefully) been tested with your specific robot model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows you to use only one supplier for both the robot and the simulation software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Manufacturer&#8217;s Offline Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The capabilities of the software can be very restrictive and you can only use a feature if the manufacturer has developed that feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It strongly ties you into using only one robot brand, as changing brand would mean both buying a new simulator (if one exists for the new brand) and retraining your team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturer simulators can be costly and some manufacturers (e.g. ABB) tie you into a subscription model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Hand Guiding or Teaching by Demonstration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand guiding is a type of programming which involves physically moving the robot around and recording the positions into the robot&#8217;s teach pendant. For small robots, it can be achieved by deactivating the joint brakes, as the robot links are light. With larger, heavier robots it requires a force sensor and force control algorithms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Hand Guiding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It&#8217;s intuitive so it is easy to learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s quick to program compared to traditional teach pendant programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good for simple, imprecise tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Hand Guiding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not available for most industrial robots and is costly to implement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a force sensor, unless it is for small robots, and advanced control software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not enough precision for almost all robot applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An emerging method of robot programming is to use advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to program industrial robots for specific tasks. The idea is that the robot can respond to a previously unknown environment and\/or task without human intervention. This is still very much at its early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of AI Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allows robots to adapt to unknown situations, tasks and objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used as part of an autonomous path planner, <a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/prm-motion-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as in RoboDK&#8217;s PRM planner<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With motion planning, for example, it can produce more efficient robot movements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PRM-Pick-and-Place-Simulation.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of AI Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As many AIs are still at the research stage, they can often only deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theregister.com\/2019\/01\/18\/ai_robot_programs_itself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">very simplistic situations<\/a> and aren&#8217;t very robust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For most industrial robotic tasks, you want the robot to move in predictable ways, not think for itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI can be costly to implement both in terms of money and time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the Best Method for You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, there is no &#8220;one size fits all&#8221; for robot programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;best&#8221; method for your specific situation will depend on the needs of your task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see above, there are benefits and disadvantages to all of the methods that you can use to program a robot. However, now that you are aware of these pros and cons, you have enough information to make an informed decision. If you need more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ask a question on the RoboDK Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Which robot programming method did you choose? <strong>Tell us in the comments below or join the discussion on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/robodk\/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robodkinc\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/robodkinc\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook,<\/a> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/robodkinc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> or in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/robodk.com\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\">the RoboDK Forum<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some robot programming methods are better than others. 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