Microwalk

verbShop talkRobotics

To move a robotic mechanism in extremely small increments to achieve precise positioning.

To move a robotic end-effector or mobile platform using very small, discrete steps rather than a continuous trajectory. This technique is often used during manual teaching or fine calibration to avoid collisions when approaching a tight tolerance fixture.

Heard on the job

Just microwalk the arm down until the probe barely touches the datum surface.

Also heard as

  • jog
  • Microwalking
  • microjogging