Patent ID: 8412379

Claim:
A robot system that comprises: at least one robot having a control unit and a movable structure, to which an end effector can be associated; at least one portable programming terminal in data communication with the control unit, including a manually actuatable enabling device for enabling control of displacements of the movable structure of the robot; and a manual guide device for manually controlling movements of the moveable structure of the robot, the manual guide device having a connection structure for attaching the manual guide device to at least one of the movable structure and the end effector of the robot, wherein the manual guide device has a wireless communication system to set up a wireless communication channel for communication with the portable terminal, the communication system comprising a first transceiver module on the manual guide device and a second transceiver module on the portable terminal; and wherein at least the second transceiver module is prearranged for physical and removable connection to the portable terminal.