Wandelbots has introduced NOVA, an agnostic operating system specifically developed for industrial robotic automation.
A spokesperson said: "Wandelbots NOVA is the world's first agnostic operating system for robots, designed to make robotics accessible to everyone. By supporting modern development tools like Python and JavaScript, NOVA empowers millions of developers to create and scale robotic applications with ease, reducing the complexity of automation."
Following a Plan, Build and Operate approach, NOVA simplifies the entire automation lifecycle with AI technologies at its core-from planning and simulation to deployment and scaling-offering continuous support throughout each phase. Its seamless integration with existing hardware allows businesses to leverage past investments while scaling across multiple robots and brands without costly retooling-accelerating projects, lowering costs and increasing flexibility. Wandelbots' close collaboration with Microsoft and OpenAI enables scalability and helps ensure that the latest AI capabilities enhance NOVA's feature set.
As a vendor-independent operating system, NOVA is intended to simplify and optimize the complex world of industrial robotics by integrating hardware components from various manufacturers and making them accessible to everyone through a modern interface. Complex programming and inflexible automation landscapes are now things of the past. NOVA's open API concept, user experience and seamless integration of externally developed apps make it a versatile platform for robot users and software developers.
"Proprietary and outdated programming languages, high operating costs, a lack of skilled labor and closed ecosystems have so far prevented the full realization of robotics' enormous potential-especially in small- and medium-sized enterprises, where robotics is still a niche topic," said the spokesperson. "NOVA, as a unified operating system, will significantly advance robotics by enabling easy programming and control of robots from different manufacturers without the need for specialized expertise. This reduces operating costs, speeds up innovation processes and eliminates the dependence on hard-to-find skilled personnel. Especially for SMEs, where the current level of automation is still in the single digits, NOVA opens up entirely new perspectives."
Wandelbots NOVA is designed to be more than just an operating system. It offers a unified user interface for all robot manufacturers and models. Software developers can access development tools, UI elements, standardized libraries and sample applications through the dedicated developer portal. Using the Python-based programming language "Wandelscript," they can create innovative solutions for interacting with robots and share their experiences within the community specifically created for this purpose.
The launch of NOVA opens up new opportunities for companies to leverage automation. In addition, software developers who currently create apps or websites can now unleash their creativity in a completely new industry.
Wandelbots NOVA was developed with four key objectives to support companies:
- Support revenue growth: Automate processes faster and more reliably
- Optimize Operations: Manage the entire robotics automation process through a single platform and reduce the complexity of shop floor IT
- Reduce costs and risks: Virtual planning, commissioning and support of automation systems lower the barrier to entry and the risk of unnecessary investments
- Improve Usability: Automation projects with user-friendly frontend applications enable easy interaction between employees and robots.
One major advantage of NOVA is its ability to counter the growing shortage of skilled robot programmers and production workers. Through intuitive frontend applications and a unified user interface, NOVA makes it easier for employees to interact with robots without requiring technical knowledge. A modern and unified programming language also opens up a completely new field of activity for millions of software developers, thus strengthening the industry's innovative capacity.
Future automation systems can be tested for functionality before costly hardware equipment is purchased. The integration of Wandelbots NOVA with the NVIDIA Omniverse platform empowers developers and operators to create physically accurate digital twins of robots, factories and movable workpieces for simulation before real-world deployment. This seamless integration provides consistency between the digital twin and the physical automation cell throughout their entire lifecycle, which can enhance efficiency and reduce potential errors.
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Wandelbots
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