A method for simulating a movement zone of a robot having at least one
data processing installation, simulating at least one movement path of
the robot, comprises providing a number of selectable points on the at
least one movement path of the robot, calculating a braking path for each
of the selectable points, calculating a virtual movement zone based on
the braking paths and a maximum position reachable by the robot for the
respective at least one movement path, and carrying out the simulation of
functions of the robot off-line using a software module.