ABBs New No-Code Robot Interface Programming Tool Can Reduce Configuration Time by up to 80%

The new AppStudio also facilitates SEAMLESS ROBOT INTEGRATION. ABB launched an interesting new robot tool this week: An intuitive, code-free software solution that allows users of virtually all experience levels to quickly and easily create custom user interfaces for robots. AppStudio, as the new solution is called, is characterized by intuitive features and has a cloud-based library that allows users to share application templates. Moreover, claims ABB’s head of robotics, Marc Segura, AppStudio will reduce configuration time by up to 80 percent. This is valuable in times when the availability of skilled and high level competent coworkers is scarce in many markets. A challenge where the new no-code programming solution lowers the threshold for automation for both beginners and experts, he claims:
“Absolutely, the growing shortage of skilled labor means that there is a need to simplify automation and programming, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), where complexity is seen as a major barrier to implementing robotic automation. AppStudio is designed for all skill levels and is an exciting addition to our current software offerings. By making it easier to create robot interfaces, users will save a lot of time on configuration, enabling fast and seamless robot integration into a variety of applications,” comments Segura.
An important point to support the simplicity is what the press material claims is a unique software that, with its drag-and-drop features, provides easy creation of customized operator interfaces for ABB’s robots and cobots. But it also points to the intuitive features and the cloud-based library of application templates as important contributions to AppStudio's ability to address the skills gap.
Generally, AppStudio is compatible with all ABB robots with the OmniCore control platform, and the system offers great flexibility, making it easy to create custom user interfaces for robots. After installing the software, users can rework a previously used configuration or choose from templates, models, modules and examples in a cloud-based library where it is possible to select functions in twenty different languages. Custom interfaces can also be created to suit all types of devices and applications, including the OmniCore FlexPendant, tablets and mobile phones.