3.2.1 Composition of robot systems
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A collaborative robot system, as an integrated system interfaced with peripheral devices, should be composed and connected with a selection of adequate peripheral devices.
Teach pendant: This is the I/O device that enables command input and state view for controlling the entire robot system. It can teach specific postures to the robot or set/control the program.
Controller: This controls the motion of the robot according to the setting values of the program configured by the teach pendant. Using the I/O ports of the controller, you can compose a system interfaced with various external equipment or devices.
Manipulator: This is a robot intended for attaching various tools and making collaborative operation for moving objects or assembling parts.