What We Do

Simulation Services

Three service tiers covering every phase of FANUC ROBOGUIDE simulation validation. Each tier includes clear deliverables, defined robot limits, and a formal MP4 and PDF output.

Service Tiers

Three Tiers. Clear Deliverables.

Choose the level of analysis that matches your project scope. Every tier includes an MP4 simulation video and a formal written report.

Tier 1
Feasibility Study
$1,200 starting at
Up to 2 FANUC Robots

For early-stage FANUC ROBOGUIDE validation. Confirm reach, basic layout feasibility, and major collision risks before committing to equipment or tooling.

Deliverables included:
  • FANUC ROBOGUIDE simulation model
  • Reachability analysis
  • Basic layout validation
  • Basic collision review
  • Robot model suitability recommendation
  • MP4 simulation video walkthrough
  • Written PDF summary report
  • 30-minute review call
Tier 3
Custom / Integrator
$6,000+ custom quote
Multi-Cell / Complex Projects

For system integrators, multi-cell FANUC projects, advanced revision support, and complex ROBOGUIDE deliverables.

Deliverables included:
  • Everything in Tier 2
  • Multi-cell FANUC ROBOGUIDE simulation
  • Advanced throughput analysis
  • Advanced collision & clearance reporting
  • Conveyor / peripheral simulation (where applicable)
  • ROBOGUIDE project file (if agreed in scope)
  • Ongoing revision support (if included)
  • MP4 simulation video walkthrough
  • Advanced technical PDF report
  • Homing program — breadcrumbs recovery method
Service 01

Cycle Time Validation

Cycle time is the foundation of your automation business case. If the simulated cycle time doesn't match what you need, nothing else matters—and finding that out after installation is costly.

We build your full robot path in FANUC ROBOGUIDE, program the motion instructions using actual FANUC TP syntax, and measure cycle time from first motion to last. The software uses real FANUC kinematics, not approximations.

What This Answers:

Can this robot hit my required parts-per-hour target?
Which motion sequence is most efficient for this application?
Is the selected robot model fast enough, or do I need to upsize?
Where are the bottlenecks in the robot path?
What is the realistic throughput under a multi-shift production schedule?

// Cycle Time Analysis Output

Simulated Cycle Time
34.8 sec
Target Cycle Time
38.0 sec
Throughput (3 shifts)
2,482 pcs/day
Sample Output Only
Representative example. Actual simulation outputs reflect your specific robot model, path, and cell geometry.
Service 02

Reachability Analysis

Before finalizing robot model selection, mounting position, or cell layout, you need confirmation that the robot can physically access every required work position without hitting joint limits or entering a singularity.

We test all critical positions in your application against the robot's actual envelope using FANUC ROBOGUIDE's interference checking tools.

What This Answers:

Can the robot reach all required positions with this mounting location?
Is the selected robot model correctly sized for this application?
Are any positions near joint limits or singularity zones?
What is the optimal robot base position for maximum coverage?
Does the robot need a 7th axis or extended reach model?

// Reachability Report Snapshot

P1 — Home✓ Reachable
P3 — Weld Start✓ Reachable
P7 — Underside Flange⚠ Near J5 Limit
P9 — Tool Change✓ Reachable
Sample Output Only
Representative example. Actual outputs reflect your robot, mounting geometry, and work positions.
Service 03

Collision Detection

Collisions are among the most expensive failure modes in robot cell installation. A robot striking a fixture, workpiece, safety fence, or another robot can damage equipment and require engineering rework that is entirely avoidable with simulation.

Our collision detection analysis runs your robot through all programmed paths with interference checking active on the robot body, end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, guarding, and peripheral equipment.

What This Covers:

Robot body to fixture and guarding interference
End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) to part and environment clearance
Robot-to-robot interference in multi-robot cells
Cable management and hose routing clearance
Approach and retract path clearance at all work positions

// Collision Detection Log

COLLISION — SEVERITY: HIGH
Robot J3 arm vs. fixture clamp bracket
Path: P4→P5 retract | Clearance: −12mm
WARNING — SEVERITY: MEDIUM
EOAT gripper finger vs. part edge
Path: Approach to P6 | Clearance: 4mm
CLEAR — ALL REMAINING PATHS
14 additional path segments verified clear.
Sample output only. Actual results reflect your specific robot, tooling, and cell geometry.
Service 04

ROI Validation

Automation ROI projections that aren't backed by validated cycle time data are estimates. Our ROI validation takes your simulation results and translates them into a payback period calculation using your own production assumptions.

We use your actual labor rates, shift structure, and production volume data combined with the verified cycle time from simulation to support a defensible ROI model.

What the ROI Report Supports:

Validated throughput and estimated production capacity
Labor cost displacement calculation (based on client inputs)
Payback period at multiple production scenarios
Capital cost inputs from your integrator quotes
Sensitivity review at varying throughput assumptions

ROI outputs are based entirely on client-provided assumptions. SimuValidate does not guarantee any specific financial outcome.

// ROI Summary (Sample)

System Cost
$148,000
Est. Annual Savings
$67,200
Payback Period
2.2 yrs
5-Year Net Benefit
$188k
Sample only. Based on client-provided inputs: 34.8s cycle time, 2-shift operation, $28/hr labor rate. Actual results vary based on your production assumptions.
Tier 3 Deliverable

Homing Program — Breadcrumbs Recovery Method

Included in Tier 3, the homing program using the breadcrumbs method is a structured FANUC robot recovery routine that allows the robot to safely return to its home position through predefined intermediate waypoints—rather than moving directly from an unknown or potentially unsafe position.

When a FANUC robot is stopped unexpectedly mid-path—due to an E-stop, fault, or power interruption—resuming without a structured recovery plan can risk collision with fixtures, parts, or guarding. The breadcrumbs method defines a safe sequence of intermediate positions the robot traverses before returning home.

Why It Matters:

Prevents unsafe direct-to-home motion from mid-path positions
Reduces collision risk during fault recovery and restart procedures
Documents a repeatable, safe homing sequence for operators
Appropriate for multi-robot cells with tight clearances
01
Retract
Move to P_SAFE_1: clear all tooling from part
02
Intermediate
Move to P_SAFE_2: clear fixture and guarding zone
03
Approach Home
Move to P_SAFE_3: verified clear of all obstacles
04
Home Confirmed
Robot at HOME position — ready for production restart
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