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 2025. This guide will show you how to correctly download, install and license Robot Studio.
Robot Studio is only available on Windows.
Download RobotStudio
You can download RobotStudio 2025 here:
Go to 'Try RobotStudio Suite for Free' and select the 'Test it for 30 Days' button. Fill in your details to download. See below for instructions on installing and licensing.
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
When opening RobotStudio for the first time, you will be prompted to enter a license code. Select Standalone License and request a Trial License.
Once you have stepped through the setup, RobotStudio trial will be activated.
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 2025.
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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