Category: Industrial Robotics
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Key Takeaways from RoboDK Exercises: Station Tree, Robot Panel, and Essential Simulation Tools
Our robot drilling simulation in RoboDK prepares users for an upcoming Pick and Place exercise. We have summarised key points from the drilling example, focusing on the Station Tree and Robot Panel components, tools for efficient programming, and quick tips. These notes help you memorise important features of RoboDK.
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Getting Started in Robotics: An Introduction to Reference Frame Calibration
Industrial robots can achieve high repeatability via teach pendant or offline programming methods. Reference frame calibration establishes an accurate coordinate system for robot positioning and is crucial for offline programming. Here we discuss reference frames and how to calibrate them, offering operation flexibility while ensuring consistent robotic performance in production…
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RoboDK Examples: Simplifying Industrial Automation Training
This post highlights the benefits of a simple RoboDK drilling simulation. Rather than covering the exercise in detail, we show how this example demonstrates safer training, lower costs, and transferable programming skills making industrial robotics more approachable for students and more practical for SMEs exploring automation.
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Industrial Robotics Integration: A Professional Guide to Robot Installation and Deployment
A robotics technician or integration specialist is a highly skilled professional responsible for the mechanical and electrical installation, programming, and commissioning of robotic systems. They play a critical role in bridging engineering design with practical applications on the factory floor. Installing a new industrial robot is a complex process that…
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China’s Industrial Robotics Landscape: Key Players, Market Trends and Growing Global Influence
We have seen the emergence of Chinese robot manufacturers at international tradeshows this year, with ambitions to become leading suppliers in industrial robotics. Who are these robot manufacturers? This article highlights their significant rise in the marketplace and gives introductions to companies like Estun, Inovance, Siasun, and Efort.
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The Future of Collaborative Robots: Drive for Innovation, Safer Applications and More
In our 2025’s mid-year review, collaborative robots (cobots) are increasingly significant in automation and projected to grow rapidly. Their evolving capabilities and expanding applications span various industries. Updated ISO standards enhance safety and cybersecurity measures, further integrating cobots into diverse industrial and commercial sectors for safer operations.
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What We Saw at Automatica 2025: Smarter, Friendlier, and More Accessible Automation
Automatica 2025 in Munich saw over 49,000 visitors and featured prominent robotics exhibitors. The event showcased advancements in AI, affordable automation solutions, no-code programming, and growing presence of collaborative robots (cobots), highlighting that automation is becoming more accessible and beneficial for smaller businesses and diverse industries.
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Successful Motion Planning: Understanding and Testing Configurations in RoboDK
A robot configuration determines how a robot reaches a target in space, and managing robot configurations correctly is essential to ensure safe, smooth, and controlled motions. Software like RoboDK helps users by testing configurations and visualising outcomes, vital for safety and efficiency in robot programming.
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5 Ways to Upskill Your Manufacturing Workforce Using RoboDK
In the UK, 250,000 manufacturing businesses, primarily SMEs, aim for growth but face challenges in automation due to a lack of skilled engineers. RoboDK provides a simulation and training platform, helping teams upskill through robot simulation, cross-brand programming, CAD/CAM integration, offline trials, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous…
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Knowing What I Know Now: How I’d Start a Career in Industrial Robotics
Robotics in industry is a broad, multidisciplinary, and fast-evolving field. As an engineer working in this area, I could probably list over 100 topics someone might read about to start a career in robotics, from robot kinematics and motion planning to sensor integration and safety systems. But if I could…
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