Enabling deeper PLC-level integration within the Siemens automation ecosystem

Shenzhen, China, January 19, 2026 — DOBOT Robotics announced the completion of the limited release of its Siemens SRCI (Standard Robot Command Interface) integration, marking an important milestone in the evolution of PLC-driven robot control. With native compatibility in Siemens TIA Portal, automation engineers can now command DOBOT collaborative robots directly through standardized SRCI function blocks, significantly reducing integration complexity and deployment time.

DOBO is now listed on Siemens SRCIVendor Map
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With this achievement, DOBOT becomes the third collaborative robot manufacturer globally to officially complete and publish SRCI integration—demonstrating its early commitment to open standards and deep automation interoperability.

SRCI and the Shift Toward PLC-Centric Robot Control

Introduced by Siemens, SRCI is designed to standardize the command interface between PLCs and industrial robots. By relocating robot motion logic—such as trajectory execution, task coordination, and operational control—into high-performance PLCs, SRCI enables robots to operate as tightly integrated execution units within a unified automation architecture.

This approach fundamentally changes how robots are deployed in production environments. Instead of functioning as isolated systems driven by proprietary programming languages, robots become native components of the PLC-controlled automation layer, sharing the same control logic, engineering tools, and real-time data infrastructure.

Deeper Integration Within the Siemens Automation Ecosystem

Through SRCI, robots, PLCs, motion systems, safety components, HMIs, and drives can be engineered, commissioned, and diagnosed within a single environment—Siemens TIA Portal.
Standardized communication via PROFINET ensures deterministic data exchange and eliminates the need for custom protocol development, enabling faster system commissioning and more stable long-term operation.

For automation engineers, this means robot motion can be controlled using familiar PLC programming methods and standardized motion function blocks, dramatically lowering the barrier to robot adoption in complex production lines.

Strategic Value for High-End Manufacturing

As industries such as automotive, new energy, electronics, and other high-end manufacturing sectors increasingly rely on PLC-based control architectures, SRCI compatibility has become a strategic requirement rather than a technical add-on.

By supporting SRCI, DOBOT enables its collaborative robots to be deployed more naturally within existing Siemens-centric production lines, offering greater flexibility for both greenfield and brownfield automation projects.

This capability also strengthens DOBOT’s alignment with global automation standards and positions the company for deeper participation in international manufacturing supply chains.

Value Across the Automation Lifecycle

The SRCI integration delivers measurable benefits across different user roles:

• For system integrators, a unified engineering environment reduces development effort, improves code reuse, shortens commissioning cycles, and simplifies multi-robot coordination in large-scale production systems.
• For end users, standardized interfaces enable lower upgrade costs, improved system transparency, and easier maintenance, while supporting advanced use cases such as remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and performance analytics.

Beyond Integration: Toward a Rapid-Integration Cobot Platform

More than a single interface release, DOBOT’s SRCI integration reflects a broader strategic direction. DOBOT is evolving beyond a robot hardware provider toward a comprehensive collaborative robot rapid-integration platform—one that emphasizes standardization, openness, and seamless compatibility with mainstream automation ecosystems.

By continuously aligning with leading industrial standards and platforms, DOBOT aims to make collaborative robots easier to integrate, faster to deploy, and simpler to scale across diverse manufacturing environments worldwide.

DOBOT Robotics — Enabling Faster Integration, Open Ecosystems, and Smarter Automation.

About DOBOT

Founded in 2015, DOBOT is one of the global leading providers of collaborative robots and the creator of desktop-grade robotic arms. Our core technologies are developed in-house, including AI, system integration, intelligent sensing and more.

DOBOT cobots and solutions are widely used in the manufacturing, healthcare, service and retail sectors, enabling automation, intelligent transformation and flexible production for clients to achieve maximum output with minimal labor. DOBOT collaborates closely with academics through the integration between industry and education, raising the next generation of talents to advance the industry forward.

In 2026, DOBOT established INFFNI as its consumer-focused sub-brand, extending its expertise in industrial robotics to explore embodied intelligence for everyday life.

DOBOT, ranked No.1 Collaborative Robot exporter in China, possesses a sound global network by establishing branches in the United States, Japan, Germany, Thailand, and other countries. Over 100,000 DOBOT cobots have been delivered and deployed worldwide. Today, DOBOT's cobots and solutions can be found in automation in over 100 countries and regions.

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