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RoboDynamics

Accurate interpretation of design data is critical to the success of new product development

Challenge

RoboDynamics is a leading developer of personal mobile robots and associated technologies. Their MILO product, is the world’s first Robotic Personal Assistant platform.

In the fast paced world of robotics development, RoboDynamics needed a way to show off concepts early in the design to the people building the robot and to potential MILO prospects. Since it was economically unfeasible to build multiple prototype robots and ship them for review, RoboDynamics would rely on still renderings and over-the-phone verbal descriptions when presenting to investors and customers. For manufacturing, they used AutoCAD 2D drawings supplemented with verbal descriptions. This lead to misunderstandings in the design and costly errors, dragging out the product’s release date.

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Solution

RoboDynamics used SolidWorks to automatically convert the 2D AutoCAD drawings into 3D models . They then generated interactive, animated 3D PDF files using Immersive Design’s IPA, The 3D PDFs provided a fast and easy way to communicate product information to key individuals outside of the engineering department - from investors to manufacturing. They also create 3D PDFs animations and different visual configurations so that everyone involved was able to quickly and accurately understand the design concepts.  Even without having a physical prototype, RoboDynamics was still able to receive feedback to make critical changes early on. 

For RoboDynamics, the use of 3D PDF files has extended beyond design reviews for cost savings and into the areas of marketing and sales to help increase revenue generation.

MILO Robotic Personal Assistant platform
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