ABB: No-Code Robot Software, Increasing Accessibility to Automation
Low-code and no-code software allows a simpler entry into the world of industrial robotics. ABB has established the Wizard Easy Programming interface for both collaborative and industrial models.
Wizard Easy Programming is transforming the world of robotics by offering a user-friendly programming tool that allows users to easily program collaborative and industrial robots. Whether you're a novice or an expert, this innovative tool simplifies the programming process. This advancement in robot programming opens possibilities for a wide range of industries, applications, and beginners attempting to program.
This achievement, claims ABB, establishes it as the first robot manufacturer to introduce a user-friendly, no-code programming tool available for all collaborative and six-axis industrial robot models. ABB is reducing obstacles to automation for new programmers while providing ecosystem partners and integrators with an effective tool to assist their customers.
Benefits of Wizard Easy Programming
Wizard Easy Programming includes a variety of standard pre-installed blocks covering robot movements, messages, and signal instructions. For beginners and experts, ABB's Wizard Easy Programming provides the Skill Creator tool to build customized, application-specific Wizard blocks. These customized blocks can be exported to the controller and loaded into Wizard, functioning identically to Wizard's built-in blocks. The roundtripping feature supports the conversion of RAPID into corresponding customized blocks. This capability empowers system integrators to simplify tasks such as machine tending, welding, and medical inspections.
Wizard Easy Programming utilizes the controller's inherent connectivity and over 1000 scalable functions. Businesses experience an average energy savings of 20%, simultaneously future-proofing their deployments. ABB empowers users to tailor robot programming to their specific requirements with the capabilities of Skill Creator and OmniCore™.
ABB’s Wizard Programming user interface. Image used courtesy of ABB
Difference Between RAPID and Wizard Easy Programming.
RAPID Programming with ABB refers to programming using the RAPID programming language specific to ABB robots. This method is typically more code-oriented, requiring users to write scripts or code in the RAPID language. It provides a more hands-on, detailed control over the robot's actions and allows for precise customization. This approach is often favored by experienced programmers who are comfortable with coding and seek a high level of control and specificity in their robot programs.
Wizard Easy Programming emphasizes simplicity and user-friendliness, while the traditional RAPID programming with ABB involves more manual coding and offers finer control over the robot's actions. The choice between the two depends on the user's preferences, skill level, and the specific requirements of the robotic application.
Example of the difference between Wizard and RAPID programming. Image used courtesy of ABB
Robot Models that Incorporate Wizard Programming
As mentioned, Wizard Easy Programming supports a variety of robots, including all ABB collaborative robots and 6-axis industrial robots that are equipped with the OmniCore controller. The supported robot models encompass GoFa™, SWIFTI™, Single-arm YuMi®, and the IRB models 1010, 1090, 1200, 1600, 2600, 4600, 5710, 5720, 6650, 6660, 6700, 6710, 6720, 6730, and 6740. These robots benefit from the ease of integration and enhanced capabilities provided by Wizard Easy Programming, simplifying programming tasks for a diverse range of robotic applications.
