Learn KUKA-KRL-PROPRIETARY with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Understand KUKA robot hardware and KRC controller
Learn KUKA WorkVisual and basic KRL syntax
Practice writing DEF routines and PROC subroutines
Study POS/E6POS and motion commands
Develop complete automation tasks and simulate in WorkVisual
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Basic KRL syntax and robot movements
Week 2: Conditional logic, loops, and I/O integration
Week 3: Subroutines and modular programming
Week 4: Advanced motion and external axis synchronization
Week 5: Full cell automation and simulation testing
Interview Questions
What is KUKA KRL and why is it used?
Explain POS vs E6POS in KRL
How do you structure a KRL program with DEF and PROC?
Describe how I/O integration works in KRL programs
Compare KRL with other industrial robot languages like RAPID and KAREL
Cheat Sheet
DEF Main(): main program entry
PROC MovePart(): reusable procedure
PTP POS: move robot point-to-point
LIN E6POS: linear motion with orientation
IN, OUT - read/write digital I/O
Books
KUKA Robotics KRL Programming Guide
Advanced KUKA Robot Applications
Industrial Automation with KUKA Robots
Robot Programming with KRL
Practical KUKA Robot Projects
Tutorials
Getting started with KUKA KRL programming
Using DEF routines and PROC subroutines
POS and E6POS motion programming
I/O integration with KUKA robots
Simulation and offline programming in WorkVisual
Official Docs
https://www.kuka.com/en-us/products/robotics-systems/industrial-robots/software
KUKA KRL Programming Manual
KUKA WorkVisual Documentation
Community Links
KUKA Robotics forum
Industrial robotics LinkedIn groups
KUKA user community and knowledge base
Robotics application blogs
WorkVisual tutorial communities
Community Support
KUKA Robotics support portal
KUKA Robot Forum and user community
Industrial robotics LinkedIn groups
Technical manuals and application guides
WorkVisual online help and tutorials