Are there any PLC-based generic robot controllers and end-to-end software suite that can be used to control a custom articulated robot (i.e. robot arm with 6 or more axes)?
I'm aware of ROS open source software. But there is a steep learning curve that I'm still on.
I'm looking for an off-the-shelf PLC solution that has all the functions and control algorithms already developed for applying to any user-defined 6 or 7 axis robot arm that uses standard servomotors and drives.
Typically, industrial robot companies like Kuka have their own hardware and software integrated. I want to integrate an off-the-shelf controller and software with my hardware i.e. robot arm.
So, basically, I'm looking for a ROS type system but more developed and more "plug and play".