This article aims at analyzing some aspects relating to the programming and operation of robots, with particular reference to those used in the construction of road and agricultural vehicles. The introduction of these automatic tools inside factories has revolutionized their existence. In fact, the current state of automation allows, with robots, to carry out the same operations in less time and certainly with better precision than that obtainable with previous manual processing: in other terms, the process capability is considerably improved. This implies greater efficiency, greater effectiveness and consequently greater productivity with cost savings. The article proposes an innovative method for calculating the tool of a robot.

Keywords: Robot, Road and agricultural vehicle production, Tool calculation.

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