Remote programming of the Mitsubishi Movemaster robot by using the web-based interface

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present a prototype of web-based programming interface for the MitsubishiMovemaster RV-M1 robot.Design/methodology/approach: The web techniques have been selected due to modularity of this solution andpossibility of use the existing code fragments for elaborating new applications. The previous papers [11-14] havepresented the off-line, remote programming system for the RV-M1 robot. The general idea of this system is abase for developing a web-based programming interface.Findings: The prototype of the system has been developed.Research limitations/implications: The presented system is in the early development stage and there is a lackof some functions. In the future a visualisation module will be elaborated and the trajectory translator intendedto co-operate with CAD software will be included.Practical implications: The previous version of the system has been intended for educational purposes. It isplanned that new version will be more flexible and it will have the possibility of being adapted for other devices,like small PLC’s or other robots.Originality/value: Remote supervision of machines during a manufacturing process is an actual issue. Most ofautomation systems manufacturers produce supervising software for their PLC’s and robots. The MovemasterRV-M1 robot is an old model and is lack of the high-tech software. On the other hand, the programming anddevelopment of applications for this robot are very easy. The aim of the presented project is to develop a flexible,remote-programming environment.