Build apps that Scale
Across Top Robot Brands
Windows ignited the PC Age. iOS unlocked the Mobile Age. Forge/OS 5 will unleash the Automation Age. What will you build on Forge/OS 5?
Launch the Automation Age
Forge/OS 5 is the first universal operating system for industrial automation - enabling standardized control of any robot or device through APIs. Instead of spending time integrating hardware, focus on building valuable software, algorithms and products that can scale.
Explore Forge/OSBuilt for Builders
Built on Qt and C++, the Forge/OS 5 tech stack empowers a wide range of developers to build apps that unlock automation.
Forge/OS 5 comes with drivers for major robot brands, as well as force sensors, cameras, and other hardware. It also offers a comprehensive collection of communication tools, programming libraries and intuitive interfaces for building a wide variety of automation and robotics applications.
What will you build on Forge/OS 5?
Robotic Solutions
Rapidly configure custom robotics solutions on the platform where hardware works seamlessly and robots aren’t limited by brand.
Peripherals
From grippers to cameras to sensors, Forge/OS 5 significantly reduces the level of effort required to integrate new peripherals.
Applications
Create applications that simplify complex tasks like palletizing, material handling, or control complex processes like welding, sanding, etc.
Reusable Modules
Offer reusable components, such as motion planners or teleoperation, across applications.
Data/Productivity
Create apps that make production data more accessible, more visual, and more actionable.
HMIs
Design custom interfaces that make automation easier to program, control, and optimize.
Services
Design and monetize any service that helps unlock value in manufacturing, intralogistics and beyond. Pay-per-pick, cybersecurity layer, video based training… the sky is the limit!
Non-manufacturing applications
Forge/OS 5 isn’t just for industrial applications or robots. Create automation apps for any environment or application.
Empowering Automation for Everyone
Building around Forge/OS gives developers a low-friction path to create automation solutions that are instantly compatible with top robot OEMs, and automation hardware and software.
Build solutions that scale across top robot brands.
Open platform built from the ground up to minimize the programming effort.
Build the automation app/solution you need, or the one that the industry needs.
Built on Qt, Forge/OS 5 offers a developer-friendly environment. Those comfortable with C++, Qt, C#, and Python will be productive on day one.
SDK - download the SDK and build applications that run on Forge/OS.