Modeling, programming and simulation of robotized workcells created for industrial and service needs

Abstract

The paper shows and compares the functional features of off-line software environments of selected manufacturers of industrial robots. These softwares used for modelling, programming and simulation of robotic workcells are created for industrial and service needs (e.g. agricultural services), or simulation use of robots adapted to cooperate with humans. The use of such solutions greatly improves the assessment of the safety and exploitation conditions of robotic systems in various areas and aspects of life. It gives the investor an opportunity to make an opinion on the economic and social aspects of using robots in the manufacturing and service sector, too. Such systems (in particular Festo COSIMIR® and ROS programs described in the paper) are becoming an important element of the so-called Industry 4.0, so you should have knowledge about them.