From Concept to Reality: Robotic Simulation with Ansys Structural Tools

Overview

The world is increasingly relying on robots to deliver speed (e.g., in industrial process automation), precision (e.g., in automotive welding), and safety (e.g., in defense/surgery). Structural simulation is a vital component in the design and development of modern robotic systems, ensuring that robots are not only functional but also safe, efficient, and durable. Ansys Structural products allow engineers to predict how robotic components will respond to forces, vibrations, and environmental conditions, helping to optimize designs for strength, weight, and longevity. In factory automation, structural simulation ensures that robotic arms and grippers can withstand repetitive tasks without failure. For collaborative robots (cobots), it plays a key role in designing compliant structures that safely interact with humans. In humanoid robotics, simulation plays a crucial role in the development of complex, multi-joint systems that mimic human motion while maintaining structural integrity. By integrating structural analysis early in the design process, engineers can reduce prototyping costs, accelerate development cycles, and create more reliable and innovative robotic solutions.

Ansys provides all the tools you need for comprehensive, system-level modeling of a robot. The mechanism’s structure can be modeled using Ansys Mechanical and Ansys Motion. The actuators can be modeled in various ways, such as using Mechanical & Motion elements, Twin Builder Hydraulic/Motor components, and Modelica components. Finally, Ansys combines all these elements to form a closed-loop control system.

What Attendees Will Learn

• Introduction to Ansys Mechanical and Motion 
• Modeling features for robot modeling like body types, joints, contacts, etc.
• Showcase of kinematic and dynamic simulation of robots
• Overview of robot system level simulation with focus on structural aspects

Who Should Attend

• Design Engineers building robot components, systems - for awareness and adoption of simulation led design
• Simulation Engineers/Analysts - to get the better understanding of latest workflows using Ansys simulation tools 
• Engineering Managers/Directors managing simulation/design teams - to understand how these workflows can improve the team productivity
• Engineering professionals from robotic industry can learn about Ansys simulation workflows pertaining to robotics

Speaker

• Dev Sarkar - Manager Application Engineering, Ansys