"We don't have anyone who can program that." This is probably one of the most common phrases we hear when it comes to introducing robots into SMEs. There is a great fear of complex lines of code and expensive external experts.
This concern is justified when it comes to traditional industrial robots. However, it is unfounded when it comes to cobots from Universal Robots. The rule here is: if you can use a smartphone, you can program a cobot.
Intuitive operation instead of cryptic code
Forget complicated programming languages such as C++ or Python. Cobots are controlled via the PolyScope interface on a handy touchscreen. The user interface is graphically designed. Instead of typing commands, you simply drag and drop building blocks into the right place.
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Do you want the robot to grasp? Drag the "Grasp" block into the sequence.
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Should it wait? Add the "Wait" block.
The "teach-in" method: demonstrate, imitate
It's even easier with manual guidance. Thanks to a button on the robot's wrist, you can set the arm to "free-run mode." Now simply guide the robot arm with your hand to the desired position (e.g., over the component) and save this point at the touch of a button.
The robot "remembers" the movement and later replicates it exactly. This means that you don't program abstractly on the screen, but directly on the workpiece. It's so intuitive that even untrained employees can often create their first pick-and-place task in less than 90 minutes.
Free knowledge for everyone: The UR Academy
Don't believe us when we say it's easy? Try it out before you buy. Universal Robots has created UR Academy, a platform that democratizes robotics knowledge.
Learn the basics in just 90 minutes with free online training courses. Interactive simulations allow you to program your first virtual robot—risk-free and from the comfort of your office.
Conclusion: Automation in your own hands
Simple programming makes you independent. If your product changes, you don't have to wait for an expensive external programmer. Your own employees—who know the process best—can easily adjust the robot themselves. This saves time, money, and stress.
Would you like to experience the "Teach-In" live? We cordially invite you to try it out for yourself at a demo.
Schedule your free cobot demo now.
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