ABB Robotics adds generative AI assistant to RobotStudio Suite - The Robot Report

ABB Robotics has integrated a generative AI assistant into its RobotStudio Suite to enhance robot programming by providing real-time, step-by-step guidance. This AI Assistant leverages a large language model (LLM) that interprets human language and draws from ABB’s extensive manuals and documentation to deliver context-rich responses. The feature aims to make robot programming faster, easier, and more accessible, particularly benefiting less experienced users and helping experts address technical challenges more efficiently. ABB emphasizes that this addition addresses the growing demand for AI in robotics driven by the need for greater flexibility, faster commissioning, and a shortage of specialist programming skills. By improving accessibility, ABB hopes to support smaller businesses and emerging sectors that often lack robotic automation expertise. The AI Assistant is integrated into RobotStudio’s cloud-hosted offline programming environment, serving as an effective training tool for students and early-career professionals. RobotStudio itself is a collaborative robot programming and simulation platform with features like automatic path planning to optimize productivity and reduce energy use. The AI Assistant