The robot is then able to move about its work environment by several different means such as wheels,legs, flying, etc. The motions of the robot are controlled by the robot's control system. See Industrial Robot, and Robot. Mobility - The ability to move from one physical location to another with reference to a fixed frame. Path Planning - A method of path planning for a robot which uses a known world model.
Computer simulation is executed by a computer program to test and plan the robots actions.
Several simulations may be needed to successfully plan the robots actions before the robot is allowed to execute it's procedure. See Path, Path Planning, and Sensor Based Path Planning. This controller may also be used as a feedback device to enable a more autonomous robot to react to certain conditions it encounters during its tasks. See Autonomous, and Feedback. Motion Axis - The line defining the axis of motion either linear or rotary, of a segment of a manipulator.