Manipulating industrial robots - Vocabulary (ISO 8373:1994)

This document establishes a foundational vocabulary for the domain of operational robotics, aligning with international conventions to ensure uniform understanding across global industries. It defines key terms and concepts essential for describing the architecture, motion, and control systems of industrial manipulators. The terminology provided covers structural components, degrees of freedom, coordinate systems, and operational modes, facilitating clear communication among manufacturers, operators, and safety regulators. By adopting a standardized lexicon, this text supports the integration of robotic systems in diverse manufacturing environments and aids in the development of interoperable interfaces. The scope extends to general descriptions applicable to a wide range of automated machines used in material handling, assembly, and processing tasks. This resource serves as a reference for technical documentation, training materials, and safety guidelines, promoting consistency in the identification and description of robotic equipment without specifying particular brand implementations or proprietary technologies. The definitions are structured to accommodate future technological advancements while maintaining clarity for current applications in automated production lines.