ABB RobotStudio | easywaysimu Engineering

Twin-Arm Pick & Place RobotStudio Simulation

Development of an autonomous pick-and-place digital twin using the ABB IRB 14000 YuMi twin-arm robot. The project builds a complete RobotStudio station for object handling, target programming and realistic motion validation.

Step 01

Workstation and Digital Twin Setup

The physical workspace is virtually replicated by importing the ABB YuMi robot, smart grippers, conveyors and target boxes into RobotStudio. This establishes the station layout used for the full automation workflow.

Step 02

Motion Path and Target Programming

Linear and joint move instructions are used to define target positions such as PrePick, PickBox, PrePlace and PlaceBox, producing a smooth collision-free movement sequence from the home position.

Step 03

Smart Components and Station Logic

Collision sensors and smart components are configured so the gripper detects the box and triggers attachment and detachment events, giving the digital twin realistic pick-and-place behaviour.

Robot Cell Logic & Cycle Optimization

A RobotStudio performance study focused on station logic, twin-arm synchronization and cycle-time reduction. The workflow compares single-arm and dual-arm execution to validate productivity gains in an automated cell.

Step 01

Twin-Arm Synchronization

The IRC5 virtual controller coordinates the right and left robot arms so that both can perform pick-and-place actions simultaneously while maintaining stable, synchronized motion.

RobotStudio computation time comparison chart

Step 02

Cycle-Time Reduction

The station performance was evaluated by comparing single-arm and twin-arm operation. The synchronized setup reduced the time required to lift 10 boxes from 90 seconds to 45 seconds.

Step 03

Expandable RobotStudio Project Structure

Project buttons and independent views make it easier to compare robotic case studies such as welding paths, palletizing cells, conveyor tracking or robotic inspection workflows.

Robotic Mechanical CAD

Custom Robotic Arm CAD Development

A mechanical robotics design study is presented alongside ABB RobotStudio digital-twin content, adding CAD-based concept selection, servo-gripper modelling, assembly renderings and production-style drawing sheets from the robotics design package.

Step 01

Concept Selection and Mechanism Layout

The design package compares multiple robotic arm concepts before selecting the preferred layout. The selected concept focuses on a compact five-DOF arm with wrist pitch and roll capability, a base platform, working area and a dedicated gripper mechanism for pick-and-place style tasks.

Five-DOF robotic arm selected design sheet

Five-DOF robotic arm with servo gripper CAD model

Step 02

Five-DOF CAD Assembly with Servo Gripper

The selected design is developed into a full CAD model with base, rotating elements, first and second arm links, servo-driven gripper and supporting features. This makes the mechanical design suitable for later motion simulation, packaging review and manufacturing refinement.

Step 03

Assembly Renderings and Workspace Review

Rendered CAD views are used to review the arm posture, reachable workspace, wall clearance, gripper orientation and component proportions. These images support quick visual validation before detailed manufacturing drawings are finalized.

Selected robotic arm concept CAD drawing

Step 04

Engineering Drawing Documentation

The final documentation stage organizes the base, rotating base, arm links, gripper components and isometric assembly views into engineering drawing sheets. These sheets provide a clearer manufacturing reference while keeping the documentation consistent with the RobotStudio case studies.

ABB RobotStudio Engineering Projects

ABB YuMi Digital Twin

Automation Performance Study

Mechanical Robot Arm Design

Twin-Arm Pick & Place RobotStudio Simulation

Workstation and Digital Twin Setup

Motion Path and Target Programming

Smart Components and Station Logic

Robot Cell Logic & Cycle Optimization

Twin-Arm Synchronization

Cycle-Time Reduction

Expandable RobotStudio Project Structure

Custom Robotic Arm CAD Development

Concept Selection and Mechanism Layout

Five-DOF CAD Assembly with Servo Gripper

Assembly Renderings and Workspace Review

Engineering Drawing Documentation