Auto‑Mate Robotics provides a visual drag‑and‑drop programming platform, PrograBlock, that lets manufacturers configure and operate industrial robot workcells without writing code. The web‑based IDE includes real‑time 3D simulation, built‑in safety verification, and cloud analytics, and synchronizes directly with robot controllers via OPC UA and ROS2. The solution is offered as modular robot cells with subscription‑based software licensing for mid‑size manufacturers and system integrators.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Manufacturers often face long onboarding cycles and high labor costs because programming industrial robots requires specialized coding skills and extensive training. This complexity limits the ability to quickly reconfigure workcells for new products or process changes. Consequently, many factories underutilize automation potential or rely on external integrators.
Solution
Auto‑Mate Robotics offers an intuitive robot programming platform built around the PrograBlock visual language, allowing users to configure and operate industrial robots through drag‑and‑drop flowcharts rather than text code. The platform abstracts low‑level controller commands while preserving full access to robot kinematics and I/O, enabling rapid deployment of flexible automation cells. Engineers can design, test, and iterate cell logic on a web‑based IDE that synchronizes instantly with the robot controller. The solution supports both project‑based purchases and subscription models, giving factories the option to scale automation spend with demand. Integrated safety checks and real‑time monitoring ensure compliant operation without deep expertise. All data and program versions are stored in a cloud service that provides analytics and remote diagnostics.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mid‑size manufacturers and system integrators seeking to add or reconfigure robotic workcells without hiring dedicated robot programmers. The platform also serves OEMs that require scalable automation solutions across multiple production lines.
Features
- PrograBlock visual programming environment with block‑level abstraction of motion, logic, and sensor handling
- Modular cell architecture that bundles robot, end‑effector, and peripheral devices into a plug‑and‑play unit
- Real‑time 3D simulation and offline programming to validate workflows before deployment
- OTA (over‑the‑air) firmware and software updates for continuous feature rollout
- Native OPC UA and ROS2 connectors for seamless integration with existing MES/SCADA systems
- Built‑in safety verification layers that enforce speed, zone, and collision constraints during program creation
- Cloud‑hosted analytics dashboard delivering cycle‑time, utilization, and predictive maintenance insights
- Role‑based access control and audit logging for secure multi‑user collaboration