Presenter's guideline - WS1 : Pick & Place Basics

Step 6: Record Pick and Place Positions

Action:

• Check if the gripper is open or press custom to open the gripper

• Using FreeMotion, position the arm in the following sequence, pressing Save at each:
  
  

1. Above the object (safe position)
   
   

2. At the object (grasp position)
   
   

3. Above the object (after grasp)
   
   

4. Place position (where the object will be released)
   
   

Speaker notes:

“Now, let’s program the positions for our pick and place task. I’ll move the arm using FreeMotion to a position just above the object — this is a safe spot to approach from.”

“Press Save to record this first position.” (Demonstrate.)

“Next, I’ll lower the arm to the object itself — where we want to pick it up — and press Save.”

“After grasping, we return to the safe position above the object and save it again.”

“Finally, move the arm to the place position — where the object will be released — and press Save.”

“By saving these positions, the robot will know exactly where to move during the program.”