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ABB launches no-code AppStudio to create robotic person interfaces


A laptop with ABB's AppStudio open in front of a white ABB robotic arm.

ABB stated its AppStudio software program is appropriate with all of its robots on the OmniCore controller platform. | Supply: ABB Robotics

ABB Robotics yesterday launched AppStudio, a “no-code” software program software that it stated can cut back startup time by as much as 80%. The corporate designed AppStudio to empower customers of all expertise ranges to shortly and simply create personalized robotic person interfaces.

The system consists of intuitive performance and options, together with a collaborative cloud-based library enabling customers to share utility templates. It’s appropriate with all ABB robots on the OmniCore controller platform. 

“A rising scarcity of expert labor requires the additional simplification of automation and programming, particularly amongst small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) the place complexity is seen as a significant barrier to implementing robotic automation,” acknowledged Marc Segura, president of the ABB Robotics Division.

“Designed for novices and consultants alike, AppStudio is an thrilling addition to ABB’s present software program providing,” he added. “By making it simpler to create robotic interfaces, it would save customers important time on setup and permit for quick and seamless robotic integration throughout various functions.”

AppStudio helps new, current interfaces

After putting in the software program, customers have two choices, stated ABB Robotics. They will repurpose a beforehand used setup or choose from a cloud-based library of templates, fashions, modules, and examples. Customers can choose choices in 20 languages.

Alternatively, ABB stated customers can create personalized interfaces to suit any gadget and utility. This consists of the OmniCore FlexPendant, tablets, and cellphones.

AppStudio additionally helps prospects migrating from the IRC5 controller to the OmniCore platform, considerably decreasing the time wanted to rebuild interfaces from days to minutes. This function ensures a easy transition to the most recent know-how, enhancing effectivity and productiveness, stated ABB.

ABB helps novice and superior builders

With intuitive drag-and-drop performance, AppStudio gives simplified configuration, asserted ABB. Customers can add icons, dropdown menus, buttons, and different features to tailor the interface to their particular wants.

The platform additionally helps extra superior customers, who can construct customized interface components utilizing a JavaScript-based element package, enabling a excessive diploma of customization. As soon as developed, these components could be shared with different customers for streamlined mission collaboration, stated the firm.

As soon as a person creates an interface, they will deploy it to the ABB robotic or a digital twin in ABB’s RobotStudio programming software. By means of this connection, the robotic could be programmed to hold out particular instructions, reminiscent of performing an motion or opening a gripper.

AppStudio is obtainable as a free obtain from ABB’s web site.

ABB’s robotics portfolio consists of industrial robots, collaborative robots, autonomous cell robots (AMRs), and machine automation. In October, ABB launched an Power Effectivity Service. It stated the service will present producers with a package deal of session, evaluation, and instruments to extend the vitality effectivity of their robots. The service gives as much as 30% vitality financial savings, claimed the corporate.


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