FANUC introduces ROBOGUIDE V10 robot simulation software

FANUC announced the rebuilt and redesigned version 10 of its ROBOGUIDE offline robot programming and simulation software.

The company said ROBOGUIDE v10 is designed to enhance efficiency, visualization and user experience, allowing companies to streamline automation design and implementation.

Automation planning through simulation software

ROBOGUIDE allows users to create, program and simulate robotic work cells in 3D without the need for physical prototypes. FANUC said that this reduces costs and improves accuracy in automation planning.

As part of the new version of ROBOGUIDE, FANUC announced the following upgrades:

• New virtual reality capabilities: Users can now experience work cells in a fully immersive environment, improving line of sight and higher levels of spatial awareness. This enables engineers and operators to interact with automation designs more intuitively and insightfully with virtual reality playback and walk-through. 

• High-performance 64-bit architecture: ROBOGUIDE is now a 64-bit application, which FANUC said delivers higher performance, increased content capacity and improved processing power for complex automation systems. 

• Modernized user interface: Featuring a ribbon-style toolbar, floating and docking windows, and improved graphics, the new user interface in ROBOGUIDE V10 makes navigation more intuitive and efficient. Using a new drag-and-drop tool, users can quickly locate and define robots with ease. 

• Enhanced support for native CAD import: Simplifying integration and design processes, ROBOGUIDE now supports the import of many more native CAD formats, making it easier to import, adjust and optimize automation layouts. 

"With the release of our enhanced ROBOGUIDE V10, we're delivering a smarter, more powerful simulation tool that meets the evolving needs of the automation industry," said Eric Potter, general manager, robot application segment, at FANUC America. "Across nearly every industry, this immersive simulation software allows manufacturers to effectively visualize work cell effectiveness before actual installation, without the physical need or expense of a prototype setup.”   

ROBOGUIDE V10 is now available to users alongside the previous version, sharing a single license. FANUC said this ensures that customers can take advantage of its latest advancements in robotic simulation.‍