Abstract
The following quote was obtained by the news editors from the background informa tion supplied bythe inventors: “The programming of industrial robotics is a wid ely known challenge. This is because robotprogramming requires a rare combinati on of skills: knowledge of the industrial process (e.g. welding,material remova l, painting), knowledge of programming (e.g. variables, control flow), and knowl edge ofrobotics (e.g. speeds, joint limits, singularities). What is required is an intuitive method that provides easeof use, highly accurate robot motion com mands, and a consistent user experience.”