# Download & Install Robot Studio

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.

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The pictures in this tutorial reference an older version (6.08), however the instructions are still the same.
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## Download RobotStudio 

You can download RobotStudio 2025 here: 

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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&#x20;

Install RobotStudio by running the setup.exe file. &#x20;

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Install RobotStudio using the **complete** settings.

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## Setting up a License

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You may need to renew the license every 30 days, when the trial expires. If this occurs, repeat the sign-up process for the 30 day trial and re-download RobotStudio.
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When opening RobotStudio for the first time, you will be prompted to enter a license code. Select **Standalone License** and request a **Trial License.**

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Once you have stepped through the setup, RobotStudio trial will be activated. &#x20;

### <mark style="color:red;">Install Robot Ware 6.08</mark>

<mark style="color:red;">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.</mark>

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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.
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<mark style="color:red;">To install open Robot Studio.</mark>

1. <mark style="color:red;">Click on the Add In Tab.</mark>
2. <mark style="color:red;">Click on RobotWare</mark>
3. <mark style="color:red;">Select Version 6.08</mark>
4. <mark style="color:red;">This button will show add. Click it.</mark>

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## Additional Resources & Tutorials

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ABB Provides a number of extra tutorials that can be found here:

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