ABB Robotics launches PickMaster® Lite to simplify & accelerate robotic picking

ABB Robotics launches simplified version of its PickMaster software for packaging OEMs and system integrators to speed up and simplify the development of robotic picking solutions

ABB Robotics today launched PickMaster® Lite, a streamlined version of its PickMaster software suite designed to help packaging OEMs and system integrators deploy high-speed, vision-guided robotic picking applications more quickly and with less complexity. Offering essential functionality for common picking tasks, PickMaster Lite reduces engineering effort and simplifies system setup, enabling faster commissioning and lower total cost of ownership.

“Manufacturers are increasingly looking for automation that can be deployed quickly and reliably to keep pace with changing demand,” said Craig McDonnell, Business Line Managing Director Industries at ABB Robotics. “With more than 74 percent of manufacturers facing ongoing labour shortages1, and nearly 80 percent of consumers expecting more personalised products2, the pressure to increase production flexibility is growing. PickMaster Lite enables machine builders to bring robotic picking systems online faster, while maintaining the performance and flexibility required for high-speed applications.”

A streamlined version of ABB Robotics’ proven PickMaster technology, PickMaster Lite delivers accurate vision-guided picking, conveyor tracking, and motion control through an intuitive, task-based interface. Pre-configured templates and guided workflows remove the need for specialist programming expertise, reducing engineering effort by 30 percent and commissioning time by 25 percent in comparison to conventional pick-and-place software or PLC based.

PickMaster Lite can also be integrated with ABB Robotics’ RobotStudio® platform, enabling users to create digital twins, simulate layouts, and optimise robot paths prior to installation. Together, these features provide a simpler, lighter, and lower-risk development path for compact, scalable, high-speed vision-guided picking cells and machines.