A big step in industrial automation for more efficiency, user-friendliness and time: The innovative operating system horstOS from fruitcore robotics uses the latest AI technology to take industrial automation to a new level.
With horstOS, industrial companies have a new tool at their disposal that supports them in every step of the commissioning of entire applications with the intelligent industrial robot HORST and significantly reduces complexity. With an integrated AI copilot, industrial companies can increase the efficiency of their production processes and save time. “Generative AI is driving change in many domains. The new technology will change automation and give our customers a whole new automation experience,” says Patrick Heimburger, Chief Revenue Officer at fruitcore robotics.
The new operating system from fruitcore robotics simplifies and accelerates the configuration and management of all components involved in the process, the programming and the operation of the fully set up application. The entire control of robots, components and existing industrial processes takes place via a user-friendly interface, which makes their interaction even easier to implement. horstOS essentially comprises three interconnected areas: the component management area, the program creation area and the process control area. These three areas offer users all the functions they need to set up and use their entire systems quickly, easily and efficiently.
In the area of component management, thanks to standardized interfaces, users can seamlessly integrate and centrally manage all components relevant to an overall system, such as grippers, camera systems and safety systems. The components can be added with one click and is possible for all components that have a web app or a digital interface – regardless of the manufacturer. If status information is to be queried for one of the connected components, settings checked or changes made, this can be easily implemented via the robot panel with horstOS as the central user interface. If users switch to the area for program creation, they will find themselves in the intuitive operating software horstFX, in which you create the program sequence of the robot including all components. Once the program flow is set, it can be started, stopped or paused in the process control area.
The process control section also allows users to customize operation and process monitoring to suit their personal needs and specific processes. With the help of widgets, relevant process data can be displayed, the status of the connected components can be displayed and parameters that need to be adjusted frequently can be made accessible. This gives users full control over their automation process. adapt the operation and process monitoring to their personal needs and specific processes.
Ask HORST Anything – AI Copilot helps in all life phases of industrial robots
“Our new operating system includes the most advanced technology and deep integration of artificial intelligence. According to Patrick Heimburger, it sets new standards for the rapid integration of industrial robots into processes such as machine loading and unloading, quality assurance, part separation or the application of adhesives and sealants. With the AI Copilot in horstOS, users receive an intelligent assistant that supports them in real time in natural language in successfully mastering the challenges of automation. Whether setting up the robot and other components, troubleshooting or suggesting program blocks or even writing entire programs, the AI Copilot enables users to to find solutions for their applications quickly and precisely and to keep operations running smoothly. If the user would like to know, for example, how he can transfer the part position determined by the camera to the robot, he can send this question to the AI copilot via a text prompt and will receive the corresponding code module within a few moments.
fruitcore robotics’ AI Copilot is based on ChatGPT and was specially trained for the requirements of the industry. It offers users comprehensive access to all relevant instructions, support content and software documentation from fruitcore robotics. In order to offer users an optimal user experience, the Constance-based company relies on constant expansion of the capabilities of the AI Copilot.
Future-oriented automation with horstOS
The range of services offered by horstOS is also set to grow steadily over the coming years. The modular structure of the operating system already makes it possible to integrate external software and services without great effort. User-specific software programs and interfaces from OEMs can also be seamlessly integrated. “With horstOS, the future of automation becomes the new reality. The system offers extensive support, even for those with little knowledge, and significantly reduces the effort involved in setup, operation and after-sales,” explains Jens Riegger, CEO of fruitcore robotics. “Our intelligent industrial robots should not only offer our customers the best return on investment on the robot market. Especially against the background of the ubiquitous shortage of skilled workers, they should also help