Step 1: Import CAD files
Import CAD files into the 3D view for reachability tests and collision-checks.
Offline programming & simulation with ArtiMinds RPS
Program robots and simulate applications – without production downtime
ArtiMinds offers an innovative and continuous approach for planning, programming and maintenance of flexible robot-supported automation solutions, that saves you money and time – without having to write a single line of complex source code. Program your application offline on a PC without robot hardware, and visualize the robot’s motion in the 3D simulation environment to perform reachability tests and collision checks. A special feature is the seamless switch between online and offline programming that is possible at any time. Stay ahead of the competition with ArtiMinds RPS.
Robot applications typically go through three phases: Planning and programming, commissioning and operation, and maintenance and optimization. Each phase involves specific steps that can be more easily implemented either online or offline, depending on the task at hand.Since the phases merge seamlessly and involve different tasks, seamless data transfer and good coordination are essential. The innovative robotics software ArtiMinds RPS combines online and offline programming with a new continuous approach.
Offline programming – Your benefits
To program your robot offline no real hardware set-up is necessary. Programming is only done in a simulation environment. The advantage is clear: production processes do not have to be interrupted, i.e. offline programming reduces production downtimes compared to programming robots only online directly in the production environment. In the simulation environment, the robot’s workspace can be digitally visualized as exactly as possible using CAD data. For components with complex geometries, you can automatically generate paths and robot movements by importing the CAD model. All common file formats are supported. The data from the digital twin is then transferred to the real robot and, for example, if the robot programmer needs to teach key points, he can switch from offline to online programming.
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Thanks to the three-dimensional simulation environment and the CAD2Path function, cycle times can be estimated and reachability analyses or collision checks can be easily performed.
During the planning phase, offline programming with ArtiMinds RPS already enables to estimate estimate cycle times of the application. On the other side fine-tuning is done after the implementation of your application based on real-time data analysis using ArtiMinds LAR.
In each of the phases described above, switching between online – and offline programming is conceivably simple. In this way, processes can be programmed and tested without extra effort and according to your working flow.
A first insight into the processes is provided by the step-by-step instructions and the short video sequences below. In addition, we would like to invite you to an online demo. For this purpose, please write us a short info via the corresponding contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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ArtiMinds RPS – Training courses
Of course, we do not stop at developing a great product. At ArtiMinds Robotics, all customers receive a training course at the beginning of the project, in which we familiarize you in detail with the use of the software and your specific automation solution. In addition, we provide you with the tools for independent expansion or reprogramming of automation processes.
In addition to the training material, detailed documentation is available to you, which can be generated from the ArtiMinds RPS online help at the click of a button. Of course, you can contact our support team at any time and they will also put you in touch with one of our experts if necessary.
Offline programming with ArtiMinds RPS – Comparison
ArtiMinds RPS is an award-winning robot programming software developed by ArtiMinds Robotics itself. With this, both special partial solutions and, above all, demanding robot automation projects can be realized in their entirety.
ArtiMinds also supports industrial robots of all well-known robot manufacturers, including peripherals whose drivers and protocols are already integrated in our software. The following table should give you a rough overview of the features of offline programming with ArtiMinds RPS.
| OFFLINE PROGRAMMING | WITHOUT ARTIMINDS RPS/USING OTHER TOOLS | WITH ARTIMINDS RPS |
| Specific tools for each phase | Yes, several | No, one single software |
| Interface problems between tools | Frequently | No, because “only” one single software |
| Intensive knowledge of processes | Process and robotics expert should work closely together; complexity of application makes it difficult to focus on the process | Thanks to the intuitive and simplified programming, process expert are able to implement applications without robotics knowledge |
| Can be integrated into existing processes | Very complex and time consuming due to training needs & programming | Simple integration; ArtiMinds RPS generates native, reusable script code |
| Meshing of roles (departments) | Difficult, specialized knowledge required & risk of interface problems | Yes, significantly improved thanks to uniform operating procedure & data basis |
| Utilization of resources | Time-consuming, resources must be scheduled, schedules must be adhered to | Significantly more flexible, i.a. due to merging of roles |
| Independency | No, several tools are necessary when using different hardware | Yes, ArtiMinds RPS supports the most common robots & peripherals (hardware independent programming) |
| OFFLINE PROGRAMMING | WITHOUT ARTIMINDS RPS/ USING OTHER TOOLS | WITH ARTIMINDS RPS |
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| Specific tools for each phase | Yes, several | No, one single software |
| Interface problems between tools | Frequently | No, because “only” one single software |
| Intensive knowledge of processes | Process and robotics expert should work closely together; complexity of application makes it difficult to focus on the process | Thanks to the intuitive and simplified programming, process expert are able to implement applications without robotics knowledge |
| Can be integrated into existing processes | Very complex and time consuming due to training needs & programming | Simple integration; ArtiMinds RPS generates native, reusable script code |
| Meshing of roles (departments) | Difficult, specialized knowledge required & risk of interface problems | Yes, significantly improved thanks to uniform operating procedure & data basis |
| Utilization of resources | Time-consuming, resources must be scheduled, schedules must be adhered to | Significantly more flexible, i.a. due to merging of roles |
| Independency | No, several tools are necessary when using different hardware | Yes, ArtiMinds RPS supports the most common robots & peripherals (hardware independent programming) |
Step-by-Step: Offline Programming
ArtiMinds RPS offers advanced features requiring CAD models to ease costly tasks like optimizing the layout of your robot cell.
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