RobotStudio Suite
RobotStudio Suite is ABB's all-in-one software for designing, programming, simulating, and deploying robotic systems. Powered by the top-notch ABB Virtual Controller, it creates a perfect digital twin of your real-world setup, so you can program and test offline without halting production. Comes in desktop or cloud versions, with perks like auto collision-free paths, virtual commissioning, AR views, and team collaboration.
Specifications
Software Type
CAD/CAM and Offline Programming Suite
Supported Platforms
Windows (desktop), Web-based (Cloud), Mobile (AR Viewer)
Controller Technology
ABB Virtual Controller
Programming Language
RAPID
CAD Import
Multiple CAD format support
Simulation
Full physics-based dynamics simulation
Collaboration
Real-time cloud collaboration
Augmented Reality
AR Viewer for mobile devices
Safety Features
Stop Position Simulation, SafeMove support
License Options
Freemium (basic), Premium (1 year), Enterprise
Robot Compatibility
All ABB robot controllers
Performance
Reduce commissioning time from weeks to days/hours
Versions
Desktop, Cloud-based, AR Viewer
Key Features
Virtual Controller tech for 100% accurate simulations that mirror real robot moves
Offline programming for tricky robot tasks without stopping production
Automatic collision-free path planning that can cut cycle times by up to 50 percent
Import your 3D CAD models to realistically simulate entire production cells, complete with all your equipment
Lifelike physics simulations that cover cable routing and dynamics, making commissioning thorough and reliable
RobotStudio Cloud brings real-time collaborative programming to teams spread across the globe
Augmented Reality Viewer lets you overlay robot solutions onto real-world environments for spot-on visualization and planning
Stop Position Simulation with millisecond-level precision to fine-tune SafeMove safety functions
Virtual Commissioning solving technical issues before physical deployment
Extensive pre-configured task library and modules accelerating programming
RAPID programming language support with advanced debugging tools
Automatic program generation from high-level descriptions
Product Description
RobotStudio Suite is ABB's powerhouse software for designing, programming, simulating, and commissioning robotic automation. Powered by the gold-standard ABB Virtual Controller, it delivers a spot-on digital twin of your physical production setup—so engineers can program and test offline without halting live operations. Available as desktop or cloud versions, it packs advanced tools like automatic collision-free path planning, virtual commissioning, AR visualization, and real-time team collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
RobotStudio's Virtual Controller is an exact digital clone of ABB's real robot controller software. It runs the identical RAPID code and logic as actual robots, so simulations mirror real-world behavior 100%, giving you rock-solid confidence in your programs.
RobotStudio is fine-tuned for ABB robots, unlocking its full range of features. It offers limited support for some non-ABB robots via imported models, but with lower simulation accuracy. ABB robots get the complete Virtual Controller treatment.
RobotStudio Cloud lets global teams dive into the same project together in real time. Engineers from different spots can share designs, edit collaboratively, track changes, and run virtual meetings with shared robot cell views—slashing travel costs and speeding up timelines.
Automatic collision-free path planning can cut cycle times by up to 50% over manual paths. Its smart algorithm plots the most efficient routes that dodge all obstacles, boosting speed and efficiency big time.
RobotStudio AR Viewer runs smoothly on modern smartphones and tablets with AR support (iOS with ARKit or Android with ARCore). This free app overlays robot solutions and production layouts right into real environments for easy planning and validation.
RobotStudio provides heaps of documentation, video tutorials, and a lively community forum. ABB offers training from beginner basics to pro-level courses. For tough projects, our certified consultants are on hand. The Freemium version lets you get hands-on practice before committing to licenses.