One Platform. Any Robot. Every Skill You Need.
ARC connects robot hardware to cutting-edge AI — computer vision, voice control, and autonomous navigation, ready to drop into any robot project in minutes.
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ARC
FREE- 1 third-party plugin skill per project
- Trial cloud services
- Personal, DIY & education use
- Updated every 6–12 months
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ARC
PRO- Use on 2+ PCs simultaneously
- Unlimited robot skills
- Cloud backup & revision history
- Weekly features & bug fixes
- Business use permitted
ARC
RUNTIME- Load & run any ARC project
- Read-only mode
- Unlimited robot skills
- Includes early access fixes & features
- Minimum requirements: Windows 10 or higher, 2 GB RAM, 500 MB free disk space.
- Recommended: Windows 10 or higher, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB free disk space.
- Prices are in USD.
- ARC Free known issues: view here.
- More about each edition: Download & install guide.
- Latest changes: Release notes.
About Synthiam ARC
Synthiam ARC (Autonomous Robot Control) is a comprehensive, low-code platform designed to simplify and accelerate robot programming and robot development. It empowers users—from beginners to experienced developers—to create advanced robotic applications in a fraction of the time traditionally required.
Extensive Robot Skill Library
ARC provides access to an extensive library of pre-built robot skills through its Skill Store. Effortlessly integrate capabilities like vision recognition, speech recognition, and artificial intelligence into your robotic projects.
Multi-Language Support
ARC supports a variety of programming languages, including JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, Blockly visual coding, and RoboScratch, giving developers the flexibility to use their preferred tools and languages.
Hardware Compatibility
ARC is hardware-agnostic, working seamlessly with a wide range of robot controllers, microcontrollers, and platforms, so you can reuse existing hardware or mix different systems in a single project.
Artificial Intelligence Integration
With built-in AI functionalities, ARC enables robots to execute complex tasks such as object recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous navigation, greatly enhancing robot capabilities and interactivity.
Synthiam ARC is designed with an intuitive, user-friendly interface, making powerful robotics technology accessible to everyone.
Program robots in hours, not months!
Powering Over 4 Million Robots
Explore real robots programmed with ARC across 100+ countries — using any hardware platform.
Use The Latest Technologies
Experiment effortlessly with sensors, cloud services, computer vision, speech, and artificial intelligence with just a click.
Compare ARC Editions
| Feature |
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PRO
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| Get ARC Free | View Plans | |
| Usage | Personal · DIY · Education | Personal · DIY · Education · Business |
| Early access to new features & fixes | — | ✓ |
| Simultaneous microcontroller connections * | 1 | 255 |
| Robot skills * | 20 | Unlimited |
| Skill Store plugins * | 1 | Unlimited |
| Cognitive services usage ** | 10 / day | 6,000 / day |
| Auto-positions gait actions * | 40 | Unlimited |
| Speech recognition phrases * | 10 | Unlimited |
| Camera devices * | 1 | Unlimited |
| Vision resolution | max 320×240 | Unlimited |
| Interface builder * | 2 | Unlimited |
| Cloud project size | — | 128 MB |
| Cloud project revision history | — | ✓ |
| Create Exosphere requests | — | 50 / month |
| Exosphere API access | — | Contact Us |
| Volume license discounts | — | Contact Us |
| Get ARC Free | View Plans |
* Per robot project
** 1,000 per cognitive type: vision recognition, speech recognition, face detection, sentiment, text recognition, emotion detection, azure text to speech
Make Robots Smarter
Use AI technologies such as large language models, computer vision, and decision-making with your robot.
Speech Recognition
Use speech to command robot products. Add custom phrases and actions to create a unique personality.
Computer Vision
Experience the latest in machine vision. Such as object, color, emotion, and more!
Hundreds more...
The robot skill store has hundreds of available Robot Skills to help learn how to make a robot smarter.
Rapid Robot Development
Use easy and powerful robot programming languages, such as JavaScript, Python, C# .Net, C++, Blockly visual coding, and RoboScratch.
Hardware Agnostic
Extend the power of existing robot products or build your own.
Artificial Intelligence
Use AI technologies such as large language models, computer vision, and decision-making with your robot.
Sensors
Combine smart avoidance controls to give robots autonomous compatibilities.
Compatible Robot Hardware
- ⚡ What is an EZB?
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An EZB ("EZ-Builder Controller") is any robot, computer, or microcontroller that connects to Synthiam ARC for servo control, sensors, movement, and robot automation. Below is a list of EZB compatible products. Each supported hardware has a manual to help you learn how to make a robot with it. Additionally, the support section has a fantastic tutorial to get started.
Robot Building Tutorial
Adafruit
Arduino
BBC
DF Robot
DJI
Espressif
EZ-Robot
EZ-Robot & Gael Langevin
iRobot
Ohmnilabs
Parrot
Pi Foundation
Radxa
Robotis
Sain
Sphero
Team IoT
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Learn How To Make a Robot
ARC provides new and experienced robot builders with a toolbox of reusable technologies for prototyping and programming robots quickly. Robot Skills are created by industry experts and published in Synthiam’s Skill Store to be used by robot builders and programmers.
Visit the Getting Started Guide