IAI America DS-S-C1 - Manual (Page 3)

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Foreword
*1 An interpreter is executing a command as it translates that command into computer language.
SEL Language is the simplest type of the numerous robot languages being used today. The perplexing problem of
using simple language to effect high level control has been beautifully resolved with SEL Language.
The language most generally used for robot control is based on BASIC language which uses sentences formats and
interpreting these sentences requires considerable time. As the level of expression gets higher, the interpreter
becomes less capable of handling real time control
*1 . At this point, an extra step, compling *2 , needs to be
added. Furthermore, the process becomes increasingly complex, as one encounters problems with false commands,
required knowledge of MS-DOS, etc.
It goes without saying that being able to accomplish the same task using a simple method is much better. So,
we welcome you to step into the world of high level control using SEL Language which is a simple system, that
operates at high speeds even as it is interpreting.
*2 Compling refers to translating the command into computer language before the comand is executed,