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New software simplifies programming and configuration for Micro800 controllers
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™, a free design software built specifically for micro control systems. Version 1 supports Micro800™ controllers and provides a unified workspace for programming, configuration and troubleshooting.
FactoryTalk Design Workbench software gives machine builders and manufacturers working on compact, standalone systems a consistent and efficient way to develop automation solutions. Companies in packaging, water and wastewater, agriculture and material handling often face long development cycles, fragmented tools and limited flexibility. The new software streamlines the process from programming to deployment while supporting multiple devices at once to simplify system management.
Key features in version 1 capabilities include:
- Modern design environment with a consistent Logix experience for faster onboarding
- Improved download speed and online workflows for greater efficiency
- Multi-device support for Micro810® and newer Micro800 Lx0E controllers allowing easy access to multiple controllers at the same time to simplify troubleshooting
"FactoryTalk Design Workbench software is our next-generation design environment for micro control systems, delivering a productive, more reliable and familiar experience for users of Rockwell Automation products," says Wan Shan Loo, product manager at Rockwell Automation. "Customers have asked for something intuitive and easy to use, and FactoryTalk Design Workbench software delivers. With support for Micro800 controllers and a scalable architecture, it simplifies workflows and lays the foundation for broader device integration in the future."
FactoryTalk Design Workbench software is available now through Rockwell's Product Compatibility & Downloads Center (PCDC). Future versions are planned to expand support beyond Micro800 controllers, with annual updates expected.
Visit Rockwell's website to learn more, or register to attend for Rockwell's Automation Fair® event, taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago from Nov. 17-20, to get a first-hand experience of the new software through hands-on labs and technical sessions.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
New software simplifies programming and configuration for Micro800 controllers
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of FactoryTalk® Design Workbench™, a free design software built specifically for micro control systems. Version 1 supports Micro800™ controllers and provides a unified workspace for programming, configuration and troubleshooting.
FactoryTalk Design Workbench software gives machine builders and manufacturers working on compact, standalone systems a consistent and efficient way to develop automation solutions. Companies in packaging, water and wastewater, agriculture and material handling often face long development cycles, fragmented tools and limited flexibility. The new software streamlines the process from programming to deployment while supporting multiple devices at once to simplify system management.
Key features in version 1 capabilities include:
- Modern design environment with a consistent Logix experience for faster onboarding
- Improved download speed and online workflows for greater efficiency
- Multi-device support for Micro810® and newer Micro800 Lx0E controllers allowing easy access to multiple controllers at the same time to simplify troubleshooting
"FactoryTalk Design Workbench software is our next-generation design environment for micro control systems, delivering a productive, more reliable and familiar experience for users of Rockwell Automation products," says Wan Shan Loo, product manager at Rockwell Automation. "Customers have asked for something intuitive and easy to use, and FactoryTalk Design Workbench software delivers. With support for Micro800 controllers and a scalable architecture, it simplifies workflows and lays the foundation for broader device integration in the future."
FactoryTalk Design Workbench software is available now through Rockwell's Product Compatibility & Downloads Center (PCDC). Future versions are planned to expand support beyond Micro800 controllers, with annual updates expected.
Visit Rockwell's website to learn more, or register to attend for Rockwell's Automation Fair® event, taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago from Nov. 17-20, to get a first-hand experience of the new software through hands-on labs and technical sessions.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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Rockwell Automation Launches FactoryTalk Design Workbench, a Free Software Tool for Building Micro Control Systems Smarter and Faster
A Demonstration of Humanoid Robotics Operating at Scale in a Live Cultural Setting
SHANGHAI, Feb. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGIBOT, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, today hosted AGIBOT NIGHT, a robot-led gala show streaming on February 8. The 60-minute program marks the world's first large-scale live event fully led by humanoid robots, where humanoid robots took center stage to perform dance, magic, comedy, and music, appearing not as tools or supporting elements, but as the primary performers throughout the show.
"AGIBOT NIGHT goes beyond a conventional product showcase and marks a milestone for humanoid robotics, demonstrating how embodied intelligence is moving from laboratory experimentation into real-world social and cultural settings," said Qiu Heng, Chief Marketing Officer of AGIBOT. "By sustaining complex, high-intensity performances, this event serves as a real-world test of stability, consistency, and system-level coordination across multiple robots operating simultaneously. This also represents an early step toward the human–robot symbiosis we envision.
On-Stage Performances Demonstrating Advanced Motion and Coordination
Throughout the gala, AGIBOT humanoid robots delivered a series of visually striking stage performances that tested the limits of dynamic motion and coordination. The show featured high-difficulty movements including flips, rapid turns, synchronized group dances, and runway-style performances, all executed with fluidity and balance. Large groups of robots performed in tightly coordinated formations, maintaining precise timing and motion consistency while transitioning seamlessly between different performance segments, highlighting advanced locomotion control and stability under continuous operation.
Beyond robot-only performances, AGIBOT NIGHT also explored collaborative scenarios between humans and robots, as well as multi-robot interaction. In several segments, human performers danced alongside AGIBOT G2 humanoid robots and AGIBOT D1 quadruped robots in coordinated group routines, demonstrating real-time alignment between human movement and robotic motion. Other acts included card magic performed jointly by robots and human magicians, classic floating illusion performances executed entirely by robots, and comedic skits involving multiple humanoid robots interacting on stage, illustrating increasingly natural timing, role coordination, and expressive behavior.
The gala also featured a series of co-branded showcase segments, where AGIBOT humanoid robots appeared on stage alongside well-known consumer and lifestyle brands. Through these joint performances and presentations, AGIBOT NIGHT demonstrated how humanoid robots can integrate into diverse commercial and cultural contexts, extending their presence beyond industrial and technical environments into everyday consumer-facing scenarios.
From Technical Validation to Scalable Commercial Deployment
The robots appearing on stage during AGIBOT NIGHT represented AGIBOT's full-spectrum humanoid robotics portfolio, demonstrating AGIBOT's ability to deploy embodied intelligence across diverse real-world scenarios. The full-sized A2 Series humanoids handled multimodal interaction and autonomous navigation for presentations and showrooms; the compact half-sized X2 Series delivered natural conversation, human-like walking, and expressive movements ideal for entertainment, research, and education; the industrial G2 Series combined interactive AI with precise force-controlled manipulation for fast deployment in factories and logistics; while the D1 Series quadrupeds demonstrated reliable mobility and task execution in complex inspection and operational environments.
Rather than emphasizing individual technical breakthroughs, AGIBOT NIGHT highlighted large-scale consistency and stability across multiple robot types operating simultaneously. As of the end of 2025, AGIBOT has delivered more than 5,000 humanoid robots worldwide. The level of coordination and reliability demonstrated during the live performance reflects the AGIBOT's growing commercial maturity across manufacturing, supply-chain integration, and system-level deployment, key indicators that humanoid robotics is moving beyond limited trials toward repeatable, scalable delivery.
More importantly, the event was staged during the Chinese Spring Festival, a period centered on family, emotion, and social connection, placing humanoid robots within a culturally meaningful and emotionally resonant context. By integrating robots into music, comedy, and interactive performances, AGIBOT NIGHT explored the potential transition of humanoid robots from purely productive tools to participants in shared social experiences. This cultural framing offers a perspective on human–robot coexistence that extends beyond industrial automation, pointing toward a future in which humanoid robots increasingly engage with everyday human life.
For more information, please visit AGIBOT at AGIBOT.com and follow AGIBOT on:
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About AGIBOT
AGIBOT is dedicated to driving innovation through the integration of Al and robotics, creating world-leading general-purpose embodied robot products and an application ecosystem. Built on the foundation of the robotic body and powered by the fusion of interaction, manipulation, and locomotion intelligence — "1 Robotic Body + 3 Intelligence" — AGIBOT is a leading robotics company in the industry to deliver a complete product portfolio and deploy across all major application scenarios. According to industry analysts, AGIBOT ranked No.1 globally in humanoid robot shipments in 2025.
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AGIBOT Hosts "AGIBOT NIGHT," a Robot-Led Live Gala Show
AGIBOT Hosts "AGIBOT NIGHT," a Robot-Led Live Gala Show
AGIBOT Hosts "AGIBOT NIGHT," a Robot-Led Live Gala Show
AGIBOT Hosts "AGIBOT NIGHT," a Robot-Led Live Gala Show
