Controls and Open Software Architecture in a Compact Package
December 1, 2014
The high-performance FS100 controller from Yaskawa Motoman is designed with open software architecture and supports PCI Express, C#, C++, .NET, ROS-Industrial, LabVIEW and INFORM III. The FS100 is designed to enable OEMs, machine builders and integrators to develop their own customized software solutions.
"To meet the growing needs of our customers, it is often necessary to create custom functionality for the robot controller. The FS100 design leverages hardware standards and open software to allow easy extensibility of the controls," said Erik Nieves, Technology Director at Yaskawa Motoman. "It is now possible for users or system integrators to easily integrate off-the-shelf hardware or write value-added functions to the robot controller."
According to the company, the FS100 controller is compatible with Motoman robots with payloads up to 20 kg, including the high-speed MPP3 delta-style robot. It is designed for packaging, assembly and material handling applications.
Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing and spot welding.
For more information contact:
Yaskawa America, Inc.
Motoman Robotics Division
100 Automation Way
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937-847-6200
www.motoman.com
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