Moneo No code, just gesture
Moneo replaces coding with gestures, lowering the threshold for robot programming. Designed for small- to medium-sized enterprises, it makes automation more accessible and less intimidating. Developed in collaboration with ABB Corporate Research.
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The concept was developed in close collaboration with ABB Corporate Research during my thesis project at Umeå Institute of Design.
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Access to ABB Corporate Research
Supervisors at ABB Corporate research User Experience Robotics department
The idea.
Democratizing robotics - anyone should be able to program a robot without having to hire a professional.
The result.
Moneo proposes a shift in how we interact with robots. As robotics becomes more relevant beyond large-scale industry, the way we control them needs to become more accessible. It is a proposal for how human–robot interaction can move away from code and toward something more intuitive: using movement, spatial understanding, and everyday gestures instead of technical knowledge.
At its core, Moneo is a programming interface for robots, built around spatial computing. Instead of writing code, the user demonstrates actions through movement, which are translated into instructions the robot can understand. Inspired by the movements of a chef preparing a meal, the system captures sequences, positions, and intent in a natural way. This lowers the threshold of robot programming and makes it possible for more people to work with robotics, without requiring prior expertise.
Recognition.
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NyTeknik
“Designstudents future solutions”
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Brave new business
“She helps you program a robot - based on your movements“
