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Mittwoch 19 April 2023 10 | Messe aktuell E-Paper unter Robots – programmed from home? Igus is presenting new products from the field of lowcost automation at Hannover Messe 2023 The idea is that engineering should be as simple as in a computer game Alexander Mühlens Head of the Automation Technology Robotics Business Unit at igus explains in this interview with Inka Krischke what it takes to achieve this Mr Mühlens from Igus‘ point of view what does it take for even robotics laymen to be able to get started quickly in automation? In general robots are increasingly finding their way into companies While it is impossible to imagine large factories without them more and more small and mediumsized companies are also taking the step into automation However the entrylevel prices of classic industrial robots can break the entire development budget - this is not feasible for many companies Our answer to this is lowcost robots and components made of plastic such as the new ‚ReBeL mini‘ a 5-axis cobot starting at 3 999 euros But high costs are not the only hurdle Getting started in automation often fails because of the complexity - especially if you have no prior knowledge And this is where we come in We want to make it as easy as possible for interested parties to put their individual automation solution into operation and achieve a fast return on investment The online marketplace ‚RBTX‘ is helpful here as it offers pricetransparent compatible components for successful lowcost automation – i e hardware software and electrical connections The free expert consultation the ‚RBTXpert‘ also helps to find his individual automation solution together with the customer via video chat in addition we then provide him with a list of the required components as well as a fixed price offer The focus is on affordable applications between 7 000 and 15 000 euros However we not only simplify the configuration but also the control of lowcost automation in terms of barrierfree entry With intuitive software for example motion sequences of the ReBeL robots can be defined using digital twins with just a few clicks within 15 minutes - even without programming knowledge What is behind the idea of ‚play before pay‘? In principle it‘s nothing different from what you‘re familiar with from the big consumer electronics stores Before buying Ican try out game consoles smartphones or tablets there and get excited That‘s exactly what it‘s all about for us Ifamiliarize myself with robots try out in a protected virtual space how a robot works and does exactly what Iwant it to do This gives me additional security and shows how simple lowcost automation is Only when Iam really convinced do Iinvest The ‚igus robot control‘ software is available for download free of charge Which tools specifically are part of this and what can they do? With the use of newly developed digital tools we help companies to quickly and easily configure integrate and control the robotics hardware With the help of the ‚RBTXperience‘ software users can combine and test automation system components such as cameras grippers and robots as well as machine frames and conveyor belts using a 3D model - as simply as in a computer game The components and superstructures can be adapted as required using the drag and drop function always with a compatibility guarantee and live price CAD files for integrating the automation solution into your own planning software can be downloaded with just one click Do these tools work exclusively with Igus lowcost robots? ‚RBTXperience‘ includes robots and components such as grippers conveyors or cameras from many different partners Each robot and each component has its own advantages and disadvantages Of course the robots from Igus can also be found here Intuitive programming is supposed to be made possible by ‚AnyApp‘ even for non-Igus robots - what is the idea behind this? The ‚AnyApp‘ software enables intuitive programming of robots across manufacturer boundaries and is particularly suitable for companies that combine robots from different manufacturers to create automation solutions but do not want to familiarize themselves with multiple control software packages The software bridges the gap between manufacturers as a kind of unified language that speeds up the programming of robot orchestras many times over However the software is limited to simple automation tasks - for more complex motion sequences the control software of the respective manufacturers remains relevant To what extent does artificial intelligence play a role in these tools? We are currently working on the use of various AI applications In April we will introduce a voice control system for our ReBeL AI applications have already been around for several years and we use them in camera applications for example What can you tell us about Igus‘ future roadmap in terms of Alexander Mühlens „My vision for the future employees log in to work from home via their account and can then program check and improve robots worldwide “ Image Igus HANNOVER MESSE DAILY 2023