RobCo
No-code programming interface
RobCo has released the latest version of the easy-to-use programming interface 'RobFlow 5'. Based on the 'RobCo Studio' software platform, companies can configure, implement and manage robots in use via a digital twin.
Thanks to the no-code concept, a quick and easy plug-and-play deployment is possible in just a few days, according to supplier RobCo. This makes the technologies particularly suitable for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies with limited financial and human resources - whether for machine loading, palletizing, dispensing or welding. The company's portfolio includes hardware as well as on-premise and cloud software. 'RobFlow 5' offers functions such as the 'Robot Visualizer', which can be used to visualize the configurations of connected robots and modules as well as their environment - such as conveyor belts or CNC machines - in the form of moving images. In addition, it is now also possible to create, edit and monitor variables that can be used for user-defined parameters. The following variable types are currently supported: Boolean, Integer, Float, Input, Output, the Modbus Holding Register, the Modbus Input Register and Modbus Coil. Variables can be created both globally (for use in all programs) and locally (for a specific program). Alternatively, peripheral signals - for example to control a digital output or a PLC - can be read and written. Dashboard widgets can be individually adapted in terms of color and size. Version 5 has a password-protected authentication mechanism to ensure a high standard of security for users in RobFlow. When opening RobFlow for the first time after the update, the user is asked to set a password. Only with this password can they use certain applications and execute processes in future. This authentication process applies to opening the flow, subflow and dashboard editors, the robot configuration and protected dashboards in the dashboard viewer.
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