Watch how an operator changes the movement trajectory and the robots in a spot-welding application immediately execute the updated paths, without the need to manually validate them. This gives you an opportunity to adapt to changes during runtime operations, significantly reducing downtime and allowing your team to make changes faster.
In another example, robot movement targets are re-arranged at the Mitsubishi Electric demo cell at Automate. The robots reflect the changes without a hitch.
As you may have heard, this week is a big one for Realtime Robotics. We’re announcing the official launch of our RapidPlan software, returning to the live event scene with an expanded presence at Automate 2022 and are sharing details on our work with key partners Kawasaki and Mitsubishi.
Coolest of all, at Automate, we’ve got separate demo cells of our software working in conjunction with industrial robots from Kawasaki and Mitsubishi, where attendees can see first-hand the power of our software to make it easy to program, deploy and control industrial robots.
Let’s take a look at each of the key activities for this week:
Realtime Robotics arrives on the Automate 2022 scene with a vengeance. We’ll have a trio of speaking opportunities where attendees can hear our executives’ insights on improving automation and limiting downtime – helping to make the industrial manufacturing process easier, faster and less costly. If you’re at Automate, come by and hear what our Tom Munger and Zach Gomez have to say:
We’re excited to finally draw back the curtain on our RapidPlan software at this year’s Automate. Years in the making, RapidPlan streamlines the production of complex cells with offline programming that synchronizes to live operations.
Realtime Robotics RapidPlan software autonomously creates and choreographs all robot movements and removes the need for brand-specific robot programming. Within the software environment, users simply click on robots and target points to visualize task plans, saving weeks to months of programming time per project.
To learn more, click here.
Kawasaki and Realtime Robotics have collaborated to create a demo cell in Kawasaki’s booth (#2332) at Automate 2022. The spot-welding demo cell displays the combined power of Kawasaki’s open programming platform, KRNX, and our RapidPlan motion planning and collision avoidance software, integrated with two BX100N Kawasaki robots.
In the demo, two Kawasaki BX100N robots simulate the welding of a car door using ARO 3G modular spot welding guns. Attendees are able to get hands-on experience starting, stopping or resetting all or any individual robots. They can modify target allocation, change target order, and add or remove existing targets to the robot sequence.
The demo shows attendees how quickly and efficiently robot motions can be modified – all without any reprogramming or manual verification of motion planning. Check it out if you’re at the event – or if you’re not, view a video of the demo here:
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
The powerful combination of our RapidPlan robot programming and motion control software with Mitsubishi Electric’s industrial robots will also be on display in a demo cell at Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s booth (#1023) at Automate 2022.
In the demo, two Mitsubishi robots (RV-7FRL and RV-8CRL) simulate moving to various points of interest on the workpiece, while the ASSISTA collaborative robot moves to inspect various points of interest. Using a touch screen, a show attendee can tap to modify target allocation, add/remove existing, or drag and drop targets to change their order. An attendee can start, stop and reset all or individual robots without any reprogramming or motion plan validation.
To see our software in action with some of the most innovative industrial robots available today, stop by the booth.
We’re looking forward to revealing our RapidPlan software this week and highlighting its power to change the industrial robotics industry along with our partners Kawasaki and Mitsubishi. If you’re at Automate 2022 this week, come by and chat with us about how the power of RapidPlan can help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your robots as well.
Assembly and Inspection Demo Cell at Automate 2022 Showcases Realtime Robotics RapidPlan Software and Mitsubishi Electric’s RV-7FRL and RV-8CRL Robots and ASSISTA Collaborative Robot
BOSTON and DETROIT – June 6, 2022 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that it has collaborated with Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., a global leader in automation, to speed the programming and control of industrial robots with innovative motion control and collision avoidance software.
The two companies will be demonstrating the powerful combination of Realtime Robotics RapidPlan robot programming and motion control software with Mitsubishi Electric’s industrial robots in a demo cell in Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s booth (#1023) at Automate 2022, taking place at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, MI, from June 6-9, 2022.
In the demo, two robots (RV-7FRL and RV-8CRL) simulate moving to various points of interest on the workpiece, while the ASSISTA collaborative robot moves to inspect various points of interest. Using a touch screen, a show attendee can tap to modify target allocation, add/remove existing, drag and drop targets to change their order. An attendee can start, stop and reset all or individual robots without any reprogramming or motion plan validation.
“The time spent programming and re-programming industrial robots is typically recognized as a task that can capture far too much of an engineer’s time,” said Peter Howard, CEO at Realtime Robotics. “We’re lucky to work with a partner such as Mitsubishi Electric that understands how improving this process can be a massive improvement for manufacturers.”
Patrick Varley, the Product Marketing Manager for Mechatronics at Mitsubishi Electric Automation, will be hosting a one-on-one fireside chat discussion with Tom Munger, Director of North American Sales at Realtime Robotics on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10:30 am EDT. The chat will take place in Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s booth (#1023), and the two will discuss how multi-robot work cells can operate safely at a productive pace in unstructured and dynamic environments.
“Realtime Robotics’ technology has the ability to speed deployment, operations and production for manufacturers, helping to improve their cost structures and time-to-market,” added Patrick Varley, Product Marketing Manager for Mechatronics at Mitsubishi Electric Automation. “It is through collaboration with the most innovative technology providers that we can truly be ‘better together.’”
In addition, at Automate 2022 Realtime Robotics announced the new version of its revolutionary RapidPlan motion planning software and that its executives are taking part in various speaking engagements at the event. For more information on Realtime Robotics and how its innovative software can improve your factory operations, click here.
About Realtime Robotics
Realtime Robotics technology generates collision-free motion plans in milliseconds for industrial robots and autonomous vehicles. Its solution empowers robots to function together in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, as well as to react to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived. Its solutions expand the potential of automation.
About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. It offers a broad product portfolio including programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots, low-voltage power distribution products, and industrial sewing machines for the industrial and commercial sectors. Additional information about Mitsubishi Electric Automation is available at us.MitsubishiElectric.com/fa/en.
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Iryna Hlushakova
Director of Marketing, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.302.6330
E: iryna@rtr.ai
Pam Summers
Marketing Communications Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
P: +1.847.478.2415
E: Pam.Summers@meau.com
Company’s Innovative Motion Planning Software on Display in Demo Cells Highlighting Its Ability to Revolutionize Automotive Manufacturing
BOSTON and DETROIT – June 2, 2022 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today detailed its presence at the upcoming Automate 2022 event, taking place at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, MI, from June 6-9, 2022.
Realtime Robotics’ innovative motion planning and collision avoidance software, RapidPlan, will be on display in demo cells located at Kawasaki Robotics Inc. booth #2332 and Mitsubishi Electric Automation booth #1023. Show attendees are encouraged to stop by and take part in a real-time display of the future of factory robotics automation.
In addition, company executives will be sharing their industry insights on several topics of importance to the robotic industry in a trio of speaking presentations at this year’s event. Attendees can look to connect with Realtime Robotics speakers at the following presentations:
When: Monday, June 6, 2022 from 10:30 – 10:45 am EDT
Where: Mitsubishi Electric Automation booth #1023
When: Monday, June 6, 2022 from 3:30 – 4:15 pm EDT
Where: How To Automate track, 300 Level – Huntington Place
When: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 2:30 – 3:15 pm EDT
Where: AI & Smart Automation track, 300 Level – Huntington Place
For more information on Realtime Robotics and how its innovative software can help your organization optimize its robot programming and deployment, improving efficiency and effectiveness, click here.
About Realtime Robotics
Realtime Robotics technology generates collision-free motion plans in milliseconds for industrial robots and autonomous vehicles. Its solution empowers robots to function together in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, as well as to react to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived. Its solutions expand the potential of automation.
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For More Information:
Iryna Hlushakova
Director of Marketing, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.302.6330
E: iryna@rtr.ai
Company’s Software Streamlines Production of Complex Cells with Offline Programming that Synchronizes to Live Operations
Realtime Robotics RapidPlan software in action, highlighting its use with Kawasaki Robotics Inc. in a demo cell at Automate 2022.
BOSTON and DETROIT – June 6, 2022 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced the release of its new RapidPlan software, which helps manufacturers design and deploy industrial automation faster and more efficiently.
In an industrial setting, each robot in use needs a complex motion path for each task that identifies a string of points in space. Depending on the complexity of the project, such as the number of robots being programmed, the number of tasks, and whether users are starting from scratch or making modifications, the entire process can take anywhere from weeks to months of engineering time to accomplish.
Realtime Robotics RapidPlan software autonomously creates and choreographs all robot movements and removes the need for brand-specific robot programming. Within the software environment, users simply click on robots and target points to visualize task plans, saving weeks to months of programming time per project. The same software provides the simulation environment and controls real robots. Cell modeling, task planning, programming and operations are all handled within the same workflow tool. The motions in simulation and as-built reality match, dramatically speeding up the design and deployment processes.
With any changes, such as geometry or robot locations, automated robot paths remain collision-free, giving manufacturers highly-flexible, multipurpose workcells. RapidPlan adapts to changing environments, either using the information from PLCs (programmable logic controllers) or from dedicated 3D sensors.
“Optimizing the efficiency of your industrial and factory operations should not be held back by technical barriers,” added George Konidaris, co-founder and Chief Roboticist of Realtime Robotics. “We specifically designed RapidPlan to deliver an accurate simulation of robot task planning, making it easy to program models and use them directly on the factory floor, but did so in a way that streamlined the process and made the technology easy-to-use for all.”
For example, bin picking has traditionally been a challenging application for a multi-robot setup. Users don’t know the exact part location for picking, making it challenging to predict an accurate collision-free path for multiple robots that are completing tasks in the same area. With RapidPlan, robot space reservations are released in real time as soon as the robot moves to another location, dramatically improving cycle time or other parameters that users prioritize.
During the on-site physical validation stage, a manufacturer typically needs to have a highly-skilled team working after hours to manually run through every move combination, ensuring seamless operations on the live factory floor. Because RapidPlan inherently produces collision-free paths, it reduces the need to verify against potential collisions – resulting in significant time savings.
RapidPlan helps manufacturers have peace of mind in a high-stress and tight space environment, where every minute of downtime is expensive. It is easy to make a mistake, such as grabbing the wrong teach pendant and jogging the robot in the wrong direction, causing a collision. RapidPlan will alert the user of any potential collision beforehand, so steps can be taken to prevent it. If a cycle is interrupted for any reason, the user can easily and quickly return the robots to their home poses without needing to individually jog them home.
“The combination of Kawasaki’s quality robots, advanced programming platform and Realtime Robotics software is an industry game changer. Providing manufacturers from all industries with unprecedented flexibility, from automating programming of robotic motion and collision avoidance to the very design of the manufacturing floor. This is the future of automation, and the very best is yet to come” added Kazuhiro Saito, President at Kawasaki Robotics.
Realtime Robotics RapidPlan software consists of two main components:
The launch of RapidPlan marks a shift by Realtime Robotics towards software products, based on customer feedback, with the goal of making it even easier to integrate the company’s solutions into existing technology stacks. Realtime Robotics’ innovative RapidPlan software is compatible with engineering workstations, field laptops and industrial PCs, giving customers the option to utilize the software in their method of choice. RapidPlan’s modular flexibility empowers organizations to better scale their production lines across multiple factories, as their operations expand.
For more information on how the innovative RapidPlan software can help your organization optimize its robot programming and deployment, improving efficiency and effectiveness, click here.
Realtime Robotics will also be on-site at Automate 2022, taking place from June 6-9, 2022, at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, MI. Its executives will be giving presentations and its technology will be on display in demos at the Kawasaki Robotics Inc. booth (#2332) and the Mitsubishi Electric Automation booth (#1023).
About Realtime Robotics
Realtime Robotics technology generates collision-free motion plans in milliseconds for industrial robots and autonomous vehicles. Its solution empowers robots to function together in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, as well as to react to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived. Its solutions expand the potential of automation. Learn more about Realtime Robotics here, watch our technology in action here and connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Iryna Hlushakova
Director of Marketing, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.302.6330
E: iryna@rtr.ai
Companies Present an Interactive Demo Cell of RapidPlan Software + BX100N Robots in Booth #2332 at Automate 2022
BOSTON and DETROIT – June 6, 2022 – Realtime Robotics, the leader in autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that Kawasaki Robotics Inc., a leading supplier of industrial robots and automation systems, has teamed with the company to automate the programming, deployment and control of its industrial robots.
Realtime Robotics and Kawasaki have partnered on several projects, including helping a major automotive manufacturer improve the speed of programming by 70%. This manufacturer reduced the pre-production engineering commissioning process through the use of automatic, collision-free motion planning technology; technology that in the future will enable the time-consuming physical validation of robot paths to be eliminated altogether.
Kawasaki and Realtime Robotics have collaborated to create a demo cell in Kawasaki’s booth (#2332) at Automate 2022, taking place at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, MI, from June 6-9, 2022. The spot-welding demo cell displays the combined power of Kawasaki Robotics open programming platform, KRNX, and Realtime Robotics’ innovative motion planning and collision avoidance software, integrated with two BX100N Kawasaki robots. KRNX, a powerful API plugin, enables Real Time Control (RTC) by advanced users to execute complex and irregular applications. KRNX opens the door for Kawasaki robots to leverage unlimited external computing power, enabling anything from AI and machine learning applications to advanced safety.
In the demo, two Kawasaki BX100N robots simulate the welding of a car door using ARO 3G modular spot welding guns. Realtime Robotics innovative RapidPlan software enables show attendees to see firsthand how quickly and efficiently robot motions can be modified – all without any reprogramming or manual verification of motion planning. Users are able to start, stop or reset all or any individual robots; modify target allocation; change target order; and add or remove existing targets to the robot sequence.
“The combination of Kawasaki’s quality robots, advanced programming platform and Realtime Robotics software is an industry game changer, providing manufacturers from all industries with unprecedented flexibility, from automating programming of robotic motion and collision avoidance to the very design of the manufacturing floor. This is the future of automation, and the very best is yet to come,” said Kazuhiro Saito, President at Kawasaki Robotics.
Depending on the complexity of the project, the number of robots the customer programs and whether they are starting from scratch or simply making modifications, programming requirements can be shortened by weeks with Realtime Robotics RapidPlan software.
During the on-site physical validation stage, a user typically needs to have a highly-skilled team working after hours to manually run through every move combination, ensuring seamless operations on the live factory floor. Because RapidPlan produces collision-free paths, it automatically removes the need to verify against potential collisions – resulting in significant time savings.
“Today’s automotive manufacturers don’t have time or staff to waste. Factory floors and all related actions must be constantly optimized in order to maintain a competitive advantage and continue delivering excellent product to customers,” said Peter Howard, CEO of Realtime Robotics. “Kawasaki Robotics is a terrific partner to work with, as they understand how speeding or eliminating time-consuming and manual processes can directly improve a manufacturer’s production time – and its profits.”
RapidPlan helps manufacturers have peace of mind in a high-stress and tight space environment, where every minute of downtime is expensive. It is easy to make a mistake, such as grabbing the wrong teach pendant and jogging the robot in the wrong direction, causing a collision. RapidPlan will alert the user of a collision about to happen, in order to prevent it.
The advanced programming, planning, verification and alerting features of Realtime Robotics RapidPlan are what made the technology so attractive to the previously mentioned major automotive manufacturer. By making the entire process more streamlined and efficient, without negatively affecting accuracy, helps them to optimize operations while limiting downtime.
“Kawasaki was one of the first robot companies to see the potential of combining an advanced Real Time Control API like KRNX with our RapidPlan real-time autonomous motion planner to enable a whole new way of designing and deploying robotic systems. We feel privileged to have had continuous support from their quality robot family, interface, and people in realizing our joint vision for what the future of robotics should look like,” added Howard.
In addition, at Automate 2022 Realtime Robotics announced the new version of its revolutionary RapidPlan motion planning software and that its executives are taking part in various speaking engagements at the event. For more information on Realtime Robotics and how its innovative software can improve your factory operations, click here.
About Realtime Robotics
Realtime Robotics technology generates collision-free motion plans in milliseconds for industrial robots. Its solution empowers robots to function together in unstructured and collaborative workspaces, as well as to react to dynamic obstacles the instant changes are perceived. Its solutions expand the potential of automation.
About Kawasaki Robotics
With over 50 years of experience in the automation industry, Kawasaki is a leading supplier of industrial robots and robotic automation systems with expertise in a wide range of applications and industries. We deliver the best value robot offerings by providing a rich set of standard features on all robot models for application flexibility, renowned Kawasaki quality and performance, and unmatched customer support and after-sales service.
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For More Information:
Iryna Hlushakova
Director of Marketing, Realtime Robotics
P: +1.617.302.6330
E: iryna@rtr.ai
Johanna Lidgren
Marketing Manager, Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.
P: +1. 248.446.4100
E: Johanna.lidgren@kri-us.com
When a person is programming robot movement, they usually use what they perceive to be the most optimal paths. Realtime Robotics software removes the biases and reliance on programming experience when producing motion plans. Robotics engineers often call this robot movement seemingly counterintuitive, something they wouldn’t have considered previously.
Customers love how this kind of high-quality motion planning saves them countless hours of programming time on iterations, while staying within the desired workcell parameters.
As a side benefit, you can improve other metrics. As seen in the example above, cycle time shortens by 26%, when our software generates robot movement routes.
Like other major automotive manufacturers, empower your team to tackle other complex challenges. We can take care of your operational improvements and automatically guide your robots where they need to be.
CASE STUDY
Speed, agility and flexibility are critical in order to produce products for vehicles in a timely manner to capitalize on the latest models, transportation trends and styles. Parts suppliers like Hella also need to be able to change the products they produce quickly and easily as demand can increase or fall at a moment’s notice.
The company was looking to optimize an existing pick and place operation, with a lot of incoming and outgoing goods. An operator still had to occasionally enter the workcell, creating a need for a dynamic work environment between the robot and the person. Continued operational success for HELLA requires the following:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/WWnuPAchs44
Follow along with Scott Amyx, Managing Partner at Astor Perkins, hosting a robotics panel on the quarterly All Things Deep Tech and Survival event, on October 27th. Peter Howard, our CEO, and George Konidaris, our founder and CTO, explain Realtime Robotics technology, its use cases in smart automation, ranging from automotive to logistics spaces, and how customer feedback shaped our product roadmap.
This morning we’re pleased to announce the opening of our first office in Japan!
Located in Tokyo, in the Shinagawa area, we’re opening it to help service the growing demand we’ve seen in the region for our collision-free motion planning technology. Headed up by our own Koji Kobayashi, Vice President of Business Development, the new space includes lab and demonstration areas, which will allow customers and prospects to work with our technology in person.
“We’re excited to open this new space and be able to showcase these advances to customers and partners, both new and existing,” shared Koji in today’s official press release. Realtime already works with customers and partners such as FANUC, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi Electric, Siemens Digital Industries Software, and Yaskawa in Japan.
The full news release announcing the office opening is available here: in English and Japanese.
We’ve included some photos below to give you an idea of what the office space looks like. Check them out – and if you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and see us!
