Which motion commands are commonly used to move the robot between poses in a FANUC program?

• A. JOG and HOME
• B. MOVEJ and MOVEL (joint and linear) with target poses.
• C. SET and RESET
• D. ALIGN and OFFSET

Answer: (B)

When moving between poses in a FANUC program, you use explicit motion commands that tell the robot how to interpolate from the current pose to a specified target pose. The two most common types are joint-interpolation and linear-interpolation moves. MOVEJ performs a joint-space move, progressing each axis toward the target configuration. This is efficient for quick repositioning and is forgiving about the exact path, since the arm may follow a curved trajectory through joint space. MOVEL performs a linear, Cartesian move, guiding the end effector along a straight line from the starting pose to the target pose, which provides a precise, consistent path ideal for tasks that require a straight-line motion.

Other options aren’t used for standard pose-to-pose transitions in a program. JOG is a manual teaching mode for moving the robot by hand, not a typical program instruction for automated moves. HOME is a fixed reference position rather than a general target pose you move to between poses. SET and RESET control signals or states, not motion commands. ALIGN and OFFSET relate to positioning adjustments or alignment steps, not direct motion commands between poses.

So MOVEJ and MOVEL with target poses are the fundamental tools for moving the robot between poses in a FANUC program.