Robotics

This section provides online tools for robotics, motion planning, kinematics, reach calculation and analysis of robot systems. The tools support engineers, automation specialists, integrators, students and technical planners in developing and evaluating robotics applications.

The tools can be used directly in the browser and are suitable for training, project planning and technical preliminary analyses.

What are robotics tools used for?

Modern robot systems require precise planning of workspaces, motion sequences and collision-free operation. Robotics tools help identify risks early and reduce development times.

Typical applications:

• Industrial robotics
• Automation engineering
• Mechanical and plant engineering
• Production planning
• Virtual commissioning
• Training and research

Possible tools in the robotics section

• Robot Reach Calculator
• Workspace analysis
• Kinematics calculator
• Trajectory and path planning
• MoveIt Motion Planning Tools
• ROS and URDF tools
• Gripper and tool analysis
• Collision checking
• Gazebo simulation helpers

Robot Reach Calculator

Calculation of reach, workspace and kinematics of serial robot arms to support layout and plant planning.

MoveIt and motion planning

Tools to analyse robot motions, joint angles, trajectories and reachability of target poses. Suitable for ROS- and MoveIt-based applications.

Gazebo and simulation

Support for preparing and analysing simulation models for virtual tests of robots, grippers and automation cells.

Kinematics and workspace

Analysis of forward and inverse kinematics, joint limits and the reachable positions and orientations of a robot.

Typical benefits of the robotics tools

• no installation required
• direct use in the browser
• fast technical preliminary analyses
• support for ROS workflows
• simplified project planning
• suitable for training and practical work

Who are the tools for?

• Robotics engineers
• automation engineers
• mechanical engineers
• system integrators
• project managers
• students and apprentices
• research and development departments