Case Study: Ross Robotics Limited achieves rapid development of modular, market-ready robots and 75% time savings with Solid Edge

The Robosynthesis Modular Platform incorporates clever components that assemble to form a range of reconfigurable robots

Ross Robotics Limited designs and builds the Robosynthesis Modular Platform — rugged, reconfigurable robots made from a library of interchangeable modules. The company faced the challenge of turning a novel concept (including a universal connector and the CLAWWS wheel system) into tangible, manufacturable products while assessing market demand and keeping multiple design options open. To do this, Ross Robotics used Solid Edge software to drive its design exploration and product development.

Using Solid Edge, Ross Robotics rapidly moved from sketches to 3D parts and assemblies, maintained flexible design variants, and integrated design data with manufacturing. The result was easy development of an integrated component range, high-quality rendered images and drawings for both engineering and marketing, successful patent filings and exceptionally positive customer feedback — including intense interest from government, commercial and charitable bodies. Solid Edge also delivered measurable efficiency gains (up to a 75 percent time saving on certain tasks), simpler assembly for untrained users, and a modular design that appeals to potential customers.

Ross Robotics Limited

Philip Norman

Chief Technology Officer