Which information is needed to define the 'home position' for a FANUC robot?

Defining the 'home position' for a FANUC robot primarily involves the robot's joint angles or Cartesian coordinates. The home position is a predetermined reference point that the robot returns to for calibration or initialization. This position is usually established based on the specific configurations of the robot’s joints or its location in space, expressed in Cartesian coordinates.

Having the joint angles allows the robot to know the exact positions of each joint relative to this zero or base position, enabling it to move accurately during operations. Similarly, setting Cartesian coordinates helps in defining an exact point in the robot's working environment where it can start or reset its tasks. This information is crucial for ensuring consistent and repeatable robot movement during operations.

Other elements such as the total weight of objects the robot handles, the average speed settings, and the type of end effector can influence performance and capabilities but do not specifically define the home position itself. These factors may be taken into consideration for optimizing performance but are not required for establishing the home position.