If the machine freezes at this specific screen, the culprit usually falls into one of four categories: Software Corruption, Hardware Failure, Peripheral Interference, or Battery Issues.

In this comprehensive guide, we will dissect exactly what the FANUC startup sequence does, why you are stuck at this message, and—most importantly—how to fix it.

: A verification and initialization mode often used during troubleshooting to ensure software is loaded correctly. Waiting for startup – DIY-Robotics (Help Center)

or its cable with a known working unit to rule out communication issues. If software reloading fails, the CPU main board may be faulty and require replacement. Do you have a recent image backup AOA backup

: This wipes the SRAM memory (a factory reset). You will need a valid image or "all of the above" (AOA) backup to restore your settings. Hardware Swapping