Learn KUKA-KRL-PROPRIETARY with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Installation Setup
Install KUKA WorkVisual software
Connect to KUKA robot controller via Ethernet or fieldbus
Create a robot project and configure robot hardware
Develop KRL programs and procedures
Deploy and test on the robot controller
Environment Setup
Install KUKA WorkVisual on PC
Connect to KRC controller via Ethernet
Create robot project and configure hardware
Write KRL programs and subroutines
Simulate, test, and deploy to robot controller
Config Files
WorkVisual project file (.xprj)
KRL program files (.src, .dat, .ini)
Position and path definition files
I/O mapping configuration
Controller parameter settings
Cli Commands
Load program - transfer KRL to KRC controller
Start/stop robot - control execution
Online monitoring - observe variables and positions
Reset robot - clear errors and restart program
Simulate program - test paths and motions offline
Internationalization
WorkVisual supports multiple languages
Comments and variable names can be localized
POS/E6POS units can follow regional measurement standards
Applicable for global KUKA deployments
Documentation available in multiple languages
Accessibility
Requires KUKA controller and WorkVisual software
Accessible to trained robotic engineers
Documentation via KUKA manuals
Community support through forums and groups
Simulation tools available for testing without hardware
Ui Styling
WorkVisual provides visual editing for KRL programs
Simulation tools visualize paths and robot movement
No native robot UI beyond teach pendant
HMI panels may display robot status and variables
Graphs show motion trajectories and I/O states
State Management
Robot controller executes tasks sequentially with real-time scan
PROC subroutines maintain internal state
I/O states updated per scan cycle
Motion instructions maintain position and velocity targets
Safety instructions monitor emergency conditions
Data Management
POS/E6POS data types store positions and orientations
Variables hold program parameters and states
Arrays manage sequences and waypoints
I/O mapped to physical devices
Procedures handle modular logic and parameter passing