endorsedOngoing

Windows Desktop Interface for Robotic Grippers

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Engineering & Manufacturing

Duration

101 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 March 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Odense, Denmark

Project Summary

KitRUM developed a Windows desktop interface that enables vendors to communicate with and control robotic grippers using the client's communications protocol. The application was built with C# and Visual Studio and delivered to production; KitRUM continues to fix bugs and make improvements. The team proved flexible, handled localization by sourcing translators, and maintained communication through GitHub, Slack, and weekly calls despite time-zone differences.

Key Challenges

Single full-time on-site engineer required development capacity augmentation.
Need for a PC interface to communicate with and control robotic grippers.

Project Deliverables

Windows desktop application
Vendor-facing control interface for robotic grippers
Ethernet socket communication for gripper messaging
Localized (translated) application versions

Project Solution

KitRUM developed a Windows desktop application from provided mock-ups and the client's communications protocol. They implemented vendor controls and parameter settings for robotic grippers and implemented ethernet socket messaging for device communication. The application was built using Microsoft Visual Studio and C#, the main production release was completed recently, and the team continues with minor bug fixes and general improvements.

Project Outcome

Flexible development that accommodated changing requirements.
Team sourced translators and delivered localized versions quickly.
Established reliable communication via GitHub, weekly calls, and Slack despite time differences.

Platforms

Desktop

Tech Stack

C#
GitHub

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“KitRUM boasts a strong, customer-focused team that adapts well to changing requirements. Despite time differences, they maintain consistent communication and are fully capable of managing projects.”
Anonymous
Software Engineer
Date: 11/09/2018