Download & Install Robot Studio
How to guide on downloading and installing ABB Robot Studio v6.08
ABB Robot Studio is the robot programming software for the ABB Robots we have in the MSD Robotics Lab. The Lab uses Robot Studio 2021. This guide will show you how to correctly download, install and license Robot Studio.
Robot Studio is only available on Windows.
The pictures in this tutorial reference an older version (6.08), however the instructions are still the same.
Download RobotStudio
You can download RobotStudio 2021 here:
You will need to register before the download is available. Alternatively you can download a slightly older version (2019) directly from this link: https://robotstudiocdn.azureedge.net/install/RobotStudio.2019.2_NoRobotWare.zip
Installing RobotStudio
Install RobotStudio by running the setup.exe file.
Install RobotStudio using the complete settings.
Setting up a License
You will need to be on the university wifi or vpn for the license to work. However you only need the license for advanced functionality such as simulation.
When opening RobotStudio for the first time, you will be prompted to enter a license code. Select Network License.
Enter the license IP address robotstudio-lm.its.unimelb.edu.au
After install, you will need to check the license out to use it at home. To do this select options.
Under the Network License Menu select I want to check out or check in a commuter license.
Enter the number of days you wish to check out the license (the number of days you are enrolled in the subject).
The license will now run outside the University wireless and you have completed the installation.
Install Robot Ware 6.08
Robot Ware is required for some operations in Robot Studio. Robot Ware is the same software that runs on the robot. The robots use version 6.08.
RobotWare and RobotStudio are two different pieces of software. RobotStudio is the application you installed already, and is used to program the robot. We use RobotStudio version 2021.
RobotWare is the software that runs on the robot, it also runs on your computer for simulation purposes. RobotWare 6.08 is installed on the robots at the MSD Robotics Lab.
To install open Robot Studio.
Click on the Add In Tab.
Click on RobotWare
Select Version 6.08
This button will show add. Click it.
Additional Resources & Tutorials
ABB Provides a number of extra tutorials that can be found here:
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