Create a new RoboDK Project

These steps will show you how to create a new project (also known as station) in RoboDK for a pick and place application.

1.Open RoboDK: Launch the RoboDK application on your computer.

2.Create a new station: Select File → New Station from the main menu in RoboDK - A new, empty station will be created as your workspace.

3.Add a Robot from the Library

a.Open the online robot library to download a robot:

i.In the main menu, select File → Open online library.

ii.The RoboDK Library window will open, displaying a variety of industrial robots.

b.Select and Import a Robot:

i.Use the search bar to find a robot suitable for pick-and-place tasks (e.g., UR10, ABB IRB 120, Fanuc LR Mate).

ii.Click on the desired robot and select Download.

c.Position the Robot in the Station:

i.The robot will automatically appear in the station.

ii.Use the Move Tool to adjust its placement if necessary.

4.Add a Reference Frame

a.Create a Reference Frame:

i.Go to Program → Add Reference Frame.

ii.A new reference frame will appear in the station tree and the 3D view.

b.Position the Reference Frame:

i.Double-click the reference frame to enter coordinates (X, Y, Z) and rotation values.

ii.Click OK to save the position.

5.Import 3D Objects

a.Load Object Models:

i.In the main menu, select File → Open.

ii.Browse and select the 3D models of objects to be picked and placed (e.g., STEP, IGES files).

b.Position the Objects: Use the Move Tool to adjust object placement in the reference frame.

6.Add a Tool (Gripper)

a.Select a Gripper:

i.In the main menu, go to Program → Add Tool (TCP).

ii.Choose a gripper from the Robot Library or import a custom gripper file.

b.Attach the Tool to the Robot:

i.Right-click the gripper in the station tree and select Attach to Robot.

ii.Choose the appropriate robot flange.

c.Define the TCP (Tool Center Point): Double-click the tool and enter the TCP coordinates relative to the robot flange.