Review of the development status of low-code programming software for robots

Low-code programming, a programming approach enabling program design with a small amount of code or even without code, can significantly simplify the program development process. Especially in the field of robotics, it has an urgent demand and broad application prospects. Against the backdrop of low-code programming for robots, this paper first introduces it from the perspectives of its development lineage and characteristic connotations. Then, it categorizes it based on the specific application forms in the robotics field and elaborates on the functions and current development status of domestic and foreign low-code programming software for robots according to the research findings. Additionally, the application of low-code programming in several major scenarios in the robotics field is presented. Based on the application requirements in the robotics field, the main user groups of low-code programming are analyzed. Finally, considering the deficiencies of low-code programming software in the robotics field, the future development trends are discussed and prospected, aiming to provide valuable references for the further development and application of low-code programming software for robots in China. • Investigation of low-code software in robotics domain (not in commercial domain). • A new classification method of low-code programming software for robots. • Low-code software for robots needs to be upgraded and incorporate future technologies.