Game On: Wandelbots Teams Up with realvirtual.io

At Wandelbots, we're all about pushing boundaries, innovating, and making robotics more accessible than ever. That's why we're thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with realvirtual.io. This company brings systems and machines to life with digital twins for sales, simulation, and virtual commissioning using real-time 3D HMI. Together, we’re setting a new standard for how humans interact with industrial six axis robots in dynamic environments.

With realvirtual.io's software suite based on Unity and the Wandelbots integration, we are offering planners an additional way to leverage Wandelbots NOVA for their virtual commissioning tasks.

Why This Partnership Matters

“We’re entering a new phase of robotics,” says Thomas Strigl (LinkedIn), owner and founder of realvirtual.io. “This collaboration isn’t just about merging technologies; it’s about unlocking potential. NOVA and realvirtual.io together mean faster deployments, better flexibility, and more empowerment for industries.”

Marwin Kunz (LinkedIn), Strategic Alliances Manager at Wandelbots added, “Our shared goal is simple: break down the barriers between humans and machines. This partnership amplifies what’s possible in automation.”

realvirtual.io and its Integration with Wandelbots NOVA

realvirtual.io is a Unity plug-in designed to revolutionize simulation and automation for engineers. By incorporating essential features such as signal handling, robotic interfaces, kinematics, and 3D HMI development, realvirtual.io empowers users to create virtual prototypes and simulations easily. It prioritizes flexibility, affordability, and the use of gaming technology to deliver a user-friendly and accessible platform.

Integrating Wandelbots NOVA into realvirtual.io marks a significant milestone for both companies—and our users. NOVA's intuitive robot programming interface now seamlessly connects with realvirtual.io's simulation tools, providing engineers with an unparalleled experience to:

• Streamline Virtual Commissioning: Test, validate, and optimize automation processes virtually before implementation.

• Enhance 3D Visualization: Transform robotic programming into an interactive, immersive 3D experience.

• Enable Robot-Agnostic Programming: Program any integrated robot brand with one universal interface, reducing complexity and increasing efficiency.

Together, Wandelbots NOVA and realvirtual.io deliver a holistic, flexible, and user-centric approach to automation, redefining how engineers and manufacturers innovate.

What This Means for Robotics

This collaboration combines realvirtual.io's robust Digital Twin simulation, 3D, and planning frameworks into Wandelbots NOVA. Engineers and operators can teach robots in real-time, configure motion control, and simulate complex tasks—all within an intuitive Unity environment.

Here's a glimpse of what makes this integration is changing the robotics game:

• Signal Handling: Effortlessly manage input/output signals in real time.

• Teach Like a Pro: Use Unity to teach precise robotic targets without breaking a sweat.

• 3D HMI: Build customizable, visually engaging interfaces for better robot control and monitoring.

• One Code: Re-use your robot programs without restrictions from the virtual to real world and back again with NOVA.

• Any device: Build native applications, without any runtime fee restrictions, running on any device (Windows, Linux, WebGL, iOS, Android, VR and AR Devices)

• Fun: Inspired by the realm of gaming, realvirtual.io mastered intuitiveness and fun when working with their software. With Unity as the basis, realvirtual.io even guarantees first-class VR and AR experiences.

Building the Integration: How realvirtual.io leveraged Wandelbots NOVA APIs

The integration between Wandelbots NOVA and realvirtual.io was made possible through the robust and well-documented APIs provided by NOVA. Impressively, realvirtual.io leveraged the Wandelbots NOVA API to build the integration themselves, showcasing the API's accessibility and effectiveness. According to Thomas Strigl, founder of realvirtual.io, creating the connection was easier and faster than anticipated. "Within just a few hours, we had the first connection running and the robot moving," he recalls. NOVA's APIs enabled realvirtual.io to synchronize positions, manage signals, and create an intuitive interface that bridges virtual simulation and real-world robotics. Strigl highlighted the modern design of NOVA's REST APIs and its user-friendly approach, which made the integration process straightforward even without extensive support. This efficient API framework allowed realvirtual.io to extend its Unity-based platform. It enabled the creation of a fully functional 3D HMI environment, demonstrating the power and flexibility of NOVA in real-world applications.

More on realvirtual.io

realvirtual.io is a software package that can be installed in the Unity simulation environment. It serves as a comprehensive toolbox for automation. It offers integrations with other industry tools, enabling seamless workflows and enhanced connectivity. In its current release, realvirtual.io also offers an integration with Wandelbots NOVA.

This means that when users work within Unity and leverage realvirtual.io as their toolbox, they can set up their robot in Unity and directly connect it with NOVA. This streamlined process bridges the gap between simulation and real-world implementation, making automation design and deployment faster and more intuitive.

What’s Next?

Ready to try it out for yourself? Head to realvirtual.io's offerings. The NOVA integration is available in the realvirtual.io professional bundle. Check out the documentation for more insights. Take Wandelbots NOVA on a test drive and request a demo here.

Ready to Build Your Own Integration with Wandelbots NOVA?

The integration between Wandelbots NOVA and realvirtual.io highlights the power of NOVA’s robust APIs. If you’re an engineer, developer, or automation pioneer, NOVA’s APIs provide the flexibility to create your own innovative robotics solutions. Join the growing ecosystem of companies leveraging NOVA to turn ideas into reality—let’s build the future of automation together.