Custom control & operator software
Custom control software for the robot cell: a clear operator interface, safeguarded sequence control and guided operation, so the line runs safely even without a robotics expert on site.
Our focus
Robotics that produces. Control software, electronics and monitoring for your robot cell.
We make Dobot robots production-ready: custom control software, add-on electronics, Lua programming and central monitoring. And we train your team so you stay in control of your own equipment.
What we do for you
Lua programming & process scripts
Lua in DobotStudio Pro, IO and signal monitoring, error handling and restart logic. We rework existing process scripts into stable, maintainable sequences.
Own microcontrollers & add-on electronics
We program and supply our own microcontrollers for sensors, peripherals and special functions, and integrate them cleanly into cell and control.
Central monitoring with Leif
All robots and machines report to one self-hosted server: live logs, facility map, Teams alerts and traceability across stations.
Training & knowledge transfer
The Dobot Lua course makes your team independent: from the basics to production-grade logging, in German or English, on site at your company.
Robotics knowledge from real projects
Logging with Dobot Lua
Logging with Dobot Lua step by step: local logging in Global.lua and central robot monitoring with Leif, including code examples, Teams alerts and Grafana integration.
Read articleMonitoring Dobot DI signals
Monitoring DI signals in DobotStudio Pro with Lua: how parallel tasks (src1.lua) check digital inputs continuously without blocking the main program, with a complete code example.
Read articleDobot series at a glance
An overview of the Dobot product lines MG400, M1 Pro and CR series: payload, reach, design and typical uses of the robots we program and integrate. With FAQ.
Read articleDobot Lua
Program Dobot robots (CR series, M1 Pro, MG400) professionally with Lua: motion commands, IO handling, parallel tasks, error handling and production-ready logging, straight from the practice of our own automation projects.
View courseRobotics FAQ
Which robots does needful-apps support?
Our focus is on Dobot (MG400, M1 Pro, CR series CR3 to CR16). The concepts, such as central monitoring with Leif and structured programming, also transfer to PLCs and other controllers.
What does needful-apps take on in a robotics project?
Our focus: Lua programming, custom control and operator software, our own microcontrollers, reworking existing process scripts, commissioning, monitoring with Leif and training your team. Robot selection and mechanical cell planning are not part of it; there we work with your specifications or partners.
What does robotics consulting cost?
The initial consultation is free. After that you receive a transparent offer, billed by effort or as a fixed project price depending on scope and duration.
Do you offer robotics training in English?
Yes. The Dobot Lua course and all other trainings are available in German or English, online or on site.