Robotics

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Comment by H on November 8, 2011 at 4:39pm

KUKA|prc is capable of instantly generating src and dat files containing the KUKA robot language (KRL) - even for 5 axis milling jobs. However, as far as I can oversee it the code is intended for KRC2 controller. I don't know if the src code will also work on KRC1 controller. I have experience with KRC2 controller and their variants, only. You might wanna ask

 

http://www.robotsinarchitecture.org/

 

if the postprocessor in KUKA|prc could be adapted to KRC1 if necessary.

 

I btw wrote my own postprocessor in MATLAB that wraps g-code into the KRL. But this really is the oldfashioned way of doing things. GH + KUKA|prc is the way to go as it is a unifying approach to design, CAM, and robot programming.

Comment by Freddy Chang on November 8, 2011 at 12:56pm

Hi H,

      Thanks for the link, nice photos. From your reply you described "Robot Milling Simulation" does this mean that it can output toolpath data to KRC1?. Usually CAD/CAM for Industrial robots needs 5 axis cam + a post for the robot, if you were using a 5 axis cam with Kuka Camrob, you would need to import 5 axis toolpath to Camrob then Camrob to .SRC and .DAt files. Does GH + Kuka|PRC work the same?

 

Comment by H on November 6, 2011 at 3:49pm

I did some robot milling simulation with KUKA|prc as I participated at one of their workshops. Check out my album:

 

http://www.rhinofablab.com/photo/albums/gh-kuka-prc-camel

Comment by Freddy Chang on November 4, 2011 at 12:32am

Here's a kuka model + base:

Kuka KRC1 + Base.3dm

 

Comment by RobotsinArchitecture on November 3, 2011 at 1:06pm

Thank you Greg to point out our work to Freddy.

What a nice grey KUKA you have, Freddy. Yes you can download the KUKA|prc component plus some extras such as Kinematic Simulation etc. from our homepage: http://www.robotsinarchitecture.org/kuka-prc and an example how to use the GH components you find here: http://www.robotsinarchitecture.org/772/robotic-punching-revisited

Have fun!

Comment by Gregory Epps on November 3, 2011 at 11:08am

We have our own definition running in Lobster that generates code - but for ABB. This could be something we could modify and then license to your institution...

Comment by Gregory Epps on November 3, 2011 at 11:07am

Hi Freddy, the Lobster definition can simulate your robot - you must update the dimensions of the robot to suit yours. But it won't output code...  Sigrid and Johanne's plugin is designed to work with a Kuka, so you could ask them if this is publicly available yet... Their site: www.robotsinarchitecture.org

Comment by Freddy Chang on November 3, 2011 at 9:45am

Thanks, I really want to start doing some robot work, here's my robot below, will have it setup by next week, then will do some practicing on Lobster in GH. If there's any free sample I'm willing to give it a try.

 

Comment by Gregory Epps on November 3, 2011 at 7:19am

Hi Freddy - this is a definition download, rather than component. All available here:

http://www.grasshopper3d.com/group/lobster

Comment by Freddy Chang on November 3, 2011 at 5:50am

Does anyone know the link for Lobster download?

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