ABB Robotics and Okuma have developed an interface system for the operation of machine tools.
The ABBOkuma Interface is a robotic system designed to provide a single operating environment to reduce both production and training time.
The companies say the interface uses a graphical display to program robotic controls and record data on parts, robot events and input/output signals.
According to the developers, the system simplifies the programming process for robots designed to tend to multiple and varied machines.