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The present invention is an interactive multi-media interface system which incorporates text, audio, and video graphics animation and other tools to interface a user with a device in an outside environment, such as a robotic device, machining or other tool. The interface system includes a computer w

The present invention is an interactive multi-media interface system which incorporates text, audio, and video graphics animation and other tools to interface a user with a device in an outside environment, such as a robotic device, machining or other tool. The interface system includes a computer workstation to allow inputs from a user, such as a machine operator, computer memory, and an interface computer program operating on the computer. The computer has a graphical user interface for interfacing the operator with the workstation and to allow interactive operation and control of the machine tool. The operator can provide inputs to the interface system by various input devices such as a keyboard, cursor, mouse, a stylus pointing device or a touch sensitive screen. The interface software shares access to and exchanges data with the computer memory.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A computer implemented method for interfacing an operator with a robotic system, comprising the steps of:(a) providing an interactive computer environment with interface software operating thereon;(b) processing engineering data stored on a computer memory by said inter

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A computer implemented method for interfacing an operator with a robotic system, comprising the steps of:(a) providing an interactive computer environment with interface software operating thereon;(b) processing engineering data stored on a computer memory by said interface software, wherein said engineering data contains operating information relating to the robotic system;(c) interfacing the operator with said interactive computer environment with a graphical user interface;(d) displaying a menu of said graphical user interface with at least one interface module having preprogrammed sensory media associated with actual robotic events of the robotic system;(e) operating, controlling, and monitoring the robotic system interactively in real-time by said operator through said preprogrammed sensory media of at least one interface module;(f) performing continuous motion control interaction of the robotic system instantaneously and performing specific tasks and operations associated with the robotic system by said engineering data processed by said interface software; and(g) adjusting control of the robotic system automatically in real-time by said interface software in response to predetermined varying conditions surrounding and affecting motion and control of said robot system and controls from said operator.