OrbitSim Robot Simulator software can simulate any industrial robot that supports the RRS (Realistic Robot Simulation) interface, saving manufacturers time and money in training their robots.
OrbitSim Robot Simulator allows manufacturers to simulate all robot paths for a new production process rather than having to train actual robots. This saves time and money. The software can simulate any robot that supports the RRS interface and accepts most any CAD file type.
(PRWEB) April 24, 2004 --With OrbitSim, manufacturers using production robots can keep their production lines moving on current jobs while simulating processes for upcoming jobs in a software environment. OrbitSim accurately provides a rich visual simulation of the robot's motion and resolves collisions between the robot and other potential obstructions. The robot's path can be computed via any CAM package and input-output to the simulator is handled via XML data. This allows for easy modification of simulation parameters and makes it easy for operators to feed path data to OrbitSim.
How it Works:
| | - User loads CAD file containing robot dimensions into OrbitSim.
- Next, the user loads XML data with coordinates representing the various endpoints of axis movement (up to 32 axes).
- OrbitSim presents the user with a visual simulation of the movement of the robot and indicates whether a collision is detected.
- When OrbitSim detects a collision, it gives the user an interactive method to adjust the robot position so as to avoid the collision. The user can save those results back to an XML file which can then be used to control the real, physical robot on the production floor.
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Features:
The software supports any robot that is compliant with the RRS (Realistic Robot Simulation) interface. It allows for concurrent simulation of multiple robots and resources, such as positioning devices. OrbitSim displays error messages from the native robot controller including "singular point" and "over travel" messages. OrbitSim can accurately simulate robots with multiple axes (viz., up to 32), including external axes such as end-of-arm tooling and robot-on-rail systems. OrbitSim can synchronize peripheral devices with the robot's motion and it supports RRS-based inverse kinematics. It is ideal for extremely high precision applications.
Benefits:
| | - Reduces production downtime due to robot set-up and training by engaging in off-line robot simulation and programming.
- Enables users to conduct accurate cycle-time analyses.
- Reduces costs by creating a collision-free path using virtual simulation as opposed to taking an actual robot off of the production line to experiment with a new path.
- Avoids costly overtime and weekend shifts used to manually teach robots new processes.
- Avoids the trouble and cost of ordering and waiting for samples of physical parts just to develop a particular robot production process.
- Reduces production process development times.
- Speeds up time-to-market for new products, thereby reducing costs and adding value for customers.
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For OrbitSim product or pricing information or to view a demo, please contact Jed Jones at jed@otc.net or at 1-949-981-7001.
About Orbit Technology Corporation
Founded by manufacturing automation experts in 1993, Orbit has made its name supplying factory automation, CAD/CAM and simulation software solutions to its international base of clients.
Orbit employs a staff of highly educated, multi-lingual software solution experts who specialize in the manufacturing sector. The company's innovations continue to give its clients the power to access, manage, and control the data essential to their manufacturing success. Orbit maintains close ties with private industry and leading universities.
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