When teaching a robot a task, what process involves jogging?

Jogging refers to the process of manually moving the robot arm to specific positions to teach it a task. This technique allows the operator to guide the robot through the desired motion paths using a control panel or joystick, allowing precise placement and orientation. By positioning the robot arm during the jogging phase, the operator can record these positions in the robot’s memory, enabling the robot to execute the tasks autonomously in the future.

This is a crucial step in task teaching as it helps ensure that the robot understands the physical space it will operate within, leading to effective motion planning and accurate execution of its programmed tasks. It allows the operator to refine the positions and movements before finalizing the programming, thus enhancing the robot's operational efficiency.