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3123 INDUSTRIAL ROBOT CONTROLLERS
 


    Industrial robot controllers activate industrial robots, programme or reprogramme them for specific functions, control their operation, and provide basic maintenance and on-the-spot adjustments.

    Tasks include -

    (a) programming or reprogramming industrial robots for specific functions within their range of capabilities;

    (b) activating industrial robots;

    (c) controlling and ensuring the smooth functioning of industrial robots;

    (d) trying, by careful and systematic control, to foresee and, if possible, to prevent malfunctioning of industrial robots;

    (e) providing on-the-spot adjustments of the robot mechanism;

    (f) performing related tasks;

    (g) supervising other workers.

    Examples of the occupations classified here:

  • Controller, robot


  • Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

  • Engineer, robotics - 2149

  • Operator, robot - 8172

  • Technician, engineering/electronics - 3114


   
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 Updated 18 September 2004, by VA.