ARC
The leading autonomous robot control software for programming robotics, fast. Experience user-friendly features that give robots superpowers!
If Hardware Is the Heart of Robotics, Then Software Is the Soul
Used In Robots Around The World
Check out ARC powered robots built by our community of robot builders spread over 100 countries.
Access State of The Art Technologies
Synthiam ARC is the largest distribution channel of robot skills, technologies & products.
ARC Pricing
Unlock all features of ARC, including access to unlimited number of skills, premium support and much more!
Free
$0 per month
- Includes 1 free plugin skill
- Community support
- Free for personal & education use
Recommended
Pro
Starting at $8.99/mo
- 2 or more PCs simultaneously
- Includes unlimited skills
- Premium support
- And more
Enterprise
Volume Pricing
- All features of Pro
- Unlimited seats
- Custom features
- And more
Compare Editions
| Feature | ARC Free | ARC Pro | ARC Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usage Limitations | Personal DIY Education |
Personal DIY Education Business |
Business White Label Redistribution Licensed Runtime Contact Us |
| Premium Support | $14.99/ticket | ✓ 1 request/month ($9.99 for additional requests) |
Contact Us |
| Feature Requests | ✓ Yes | ✓ Priority | |
| Early access to new features & fixes | ✓ Yes | Contact Us | |
| Simultaneous microcontroller connections* | 1 | ✓ 255 | Contact Us |
| Robot skills* | 20 | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Skill Store plugins* | 1 | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Auto-positions gait actions* | 40 | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Speech recongition phrases* | 10 | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Camera Devices* | 1 | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Vision Resolution | max 320x240 | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Project revision history | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Interface Builder* | 2 | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Cloud project size | 10 MB | ✓ 128 MB | Contact Us |
| Create Exosphere Requests | ✓ 50/month | Contact Us | |
| Exosphere API Access | Contact Us | ||
| Volume License Discounts | Contact Us | Contact Us |
* Per robot project
Downloads
| Operating System | Language Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Download |
ARC (Free)
For schools & personal use
(Updated every 4 months) Version 2020.11.02.00
|
 Microsoft Windows |
JavaScript, Python, EZ-Script, .Net, C++, Blockly, Roboscratch |
| Download |
ARC (Early Access)
Experience the latest features and bug fixes weekly (Pro subscription required)
Version 2021.01.06.00
|
Microsoft Windows |
JavaScript, Python, EZ-Script, .Net, C++, Blockly, Roboscratch |
| Download |
ARC (Teams)
Recommended for large organizations
(Updated every 4 months) Version 2020.11.02.00
|
Microsoft Windows |
JavaScript, Python, EZ-Script, .Net, C++, Blockly, Roboscratch |
|
ARC Mobile
Limited functionality
|
  iOS, Android |
Blockly, Roboscratch |
See what's new in the latest versions with Release notes.
Make Robots Smarter
Add skills to your robot with the click of a mouse. Vision recognition, artificial intelligence, speech recognition, and hundreds more.
Speech Recognition
Use speech to command robot products. Add custom phrases and actions to create an unique personality.
Computer Vision
Experience the latest in machine vision. Such as object, color, emotion, and more!
Hundreds more...
The skill store has hundreds of available skills to make your robot product smarter.
Rapid Robot Development
Use easy and powerful robot programming languages, such as Javascript, Python, C# .Net, C++, Blockly and RoboScratch.
Hardware Agnostic
Extend the power of existing robot products or build your own.
Mobile Apps
Design mobile apps for robots with the interface designer.
Sensors
Combine smart avoidance controls to give robots autonomous compatibilities.
Compatible Hardware
- What is an EZB?
- An EZB is any robot computer or microcontroller that accepts connections from Synthiam's ARC software to control servos, sensors, and more. Below is a list of compatible products that can be programmed as an EZB.
Didn't find the robot hardware you're looking for? Let us know
Intuitive Robot Programming Software
ARC provides robot builders with a toolbox of re-usable technologies for prototyping and developing robot products.
Skills are created by industry experts and published in Synthiam’s Skill Store to be used by robot builders and programmers.
