Synthiam ARC – Low-Code AI Robot Programming Software
Download Synthiam ARC
ARC Free
Free
- Includes one free 3rd party plugin robot skill per project
- Trial cloud services
- Free with trial limitations
For schools, personal use & organizations. This edition is updated every 6-12 months.
ARC Pro
Only $8.99/mo
- 2 or more PCs simultaneously
- Includes unlimited skills
- Cloud backup
- And much more
Experience the latest features and bug fixes weekly. A Pro subscription is required to use this edition.
Runtime
Free
- Load and run any ARC project
- Operates in read-only mode
- Unlimited robot skills
- Early access fixes & features
Have you finished programming your robot? Use this to run existing ARC projects for free*.
- Minimum requirements are Windows 10 or higher with 2+gb ram and 500+MB free space.
- Recommended requirements are Windows 10 or higher with 8+gb ram and 1000+MB free space.
- Prices are in USD.
- ARC Free known-issues can be viewed by clicking here.
- Get more information about each ARC edition by clicking here.
- See what's new in the latest versions with 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.
Includes Free 24/7 Robot Building Support
Ask technical questions to Synthiam's AI support agent day or night! Introducing Athena, the AI-powered support agent for programming robots! Athena is available to assist with any questions related to building robots with ARC.
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.
| Feature | ARC FREE |
ARC PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Get ARC for Free | View Plans | |
| Usage | Personal DIY Education |
Personal DIY Education Business |
| Early access to new features & fixes | Yes | |
| 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 recongition phrases* | 10 | Unlimited |
| Camera devices* | 1 | Unlimited |
| Vision resolution | max 320x240 | Unlimited |
| Interface builder* | 2 | Unlimited |
| Cloud project size | 128 MB | |
| Cloud project revision history | Yes | |
| Create Exosphere requests | 50/month | |
| Exosphere API access | Contact Us | |
| Volume license discounts | Contact Us | |
| Get ARC for Free | View Plans |
** 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