How It Works: From Factory Floor to Your Fingertips – Simple to set up. Intuitive to use. Powerful data.

RoboVigil’s smart machine monitoring system keeps you in the loop and in control – whether you’re at the machine or miles away.

Connect your machines’ existing OPC-UA data streams via a secure WireGuard tunnel to Robovigil. Connect standard IP cameras through the same secure connection.

No ports need opening on your factory firewall. No hardware to install on-site. Your existing router runs a lightweight WireGuard VPN client, and RoboVigil connects to your machines and cameras through that encrypted tunnel. The entire setup can be completed in under an hour.

A smarter way to run your machines:

  • 🔧 Simple and robust — plug-and-play installation, no IT team needed.
  • 📈 Scalable and cost-effective — from one machine to a busy shop, RoboVigil grows with you. You pay only for the machines you monitor.
RoboVigil system diagram showing how industrial machines and IP cameras connect via a router with WireGuard VPN to the RoboVigil cloud platform, delivering real-time monitoring data to web dashboards and mobile apps on iOS and Android

Step 1: Connect
Start by setting up your secure connection. From the RoboVigil app or web dashboard, generate a WireGuard configuration file for your site. Download it and load it onto your router — that’s your encrypted tunnel established. No ports to open on your firewall, no specialist IT knowledge required.

Once the tunnel is live, RoboVigil automatically discovers OPC-UA enabled machines on your network and maps their available data points — cycle counts, operating states, temperatures, speeds, error codes, and more.

It works with any OPC-UA compliant equipment regardless of manufacturer: ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Universal Robots, Omron, Beckhoff, and any PLC or CNC controller with OPC-UA support. For machines requiring OPC-UA security certificates, these are downloadable directly from the app — simply load the certificate into your machine’s configuration and you’re connected.

Standard off-the-shelf IP cameras connect through the same secure tunnel — no proprietary camera hardware required. Any RTSP-compatible camera works. Position cameras where you need visibility and link them to specific machines in your dashboard.

Older machines without native OPC-UA? Inexpensive protocol bridges and industrial gateways (such as Weidmüller IPCs) can convert Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and other protocols into OPC-UA — bringing legacy equipment into the same monitoring environment as your newest kit.

Step 2: Analyse
RoboVigil’s cloud platform processes live machine data and camera feeds to surface what actually matters — job progress, faults, trends, and anomalies.

Data from different equipment brands is normalised into a consistent format using recognised industry standards including OPC-UA companion specifications for Robotics, Umati (machine tools), and PackML (packaging). This means a FANUC robot and a Siemens CNC appear in the same dashboard with directly comparable metrics — regardless of who built them.

RoboVigil continuously evaluates your machines against configurable alert thresholds. You define what matters: temperature limits, cycle time deviations, fault states, idle periods, or any other condition exposed via OPC-UA.

Step 3: Deliver
Everything is delivered straight to the RoboVigil app on your phone and the web dashboard.

You’ll see live video feeds from linked cameras, get instant push notifications for faults and threshold breaches, and access detailed data logs whenever you need them.

When a machine faults, Robovigil automatically captures a snapshot from the linked camera and delivers it alongside the alert — so you can see what happened, not just that something happened. No scrolling through hours of footage to find the moment things went wrong.

Alert history, machine performance data, and camera snapshots are all stored and searchable, giving you a complete audit trail of your operations.

Alerts are shift-aware — configure schedules so machines don’t alarm during planned downtime or off-hours. Mute individual machines during maintenance without affecting the rest of your monitoring. No more notification fatigue from alerts you don’t need.

Multiple team members can access the same machines with role-based permissions. Integrators managing several customer sites see everything from one account, while their customers see only their own equipment.

Step 4: Take Action
With immediate information on your phone, you can respond to problems quickly, keep jobs moving, and make smarter decisions to avoid downtime.

Spot a fault on a machine across the factory? Check the camera snapshot, assess the situation, and dispatch the right person with the right information — before walking over yourself.

Running lights-out or weekend shifts? Robovigil watches your machines so you don’t have to. Alerts reach whoever is on call, wherever they are.

Track performance over time to identify recurring issues, compare shift productivity, and make data-driven decisions about maintenance scheduling and process improvements.

🚀 Robovigil on your phone — Like a Fitness App for Your Factory

Robovigil is the smart, scalable, and affordable monitoring system built for every size shop, from a single machine to a busy factory.

📱 Cloud-Based, In Your Pocket

  • View live video and real-time machine data wherever you are.
  • Receive instant push notifications when something needs attention.

⚡ Real-Time Analytics

  • Track OEE, cycle times, fault frequency, and downtime causes per machine.
  • Break down performance by shift, day, or week.
  • Spot bottlenecks and monitor efficiency with intuitive dashboards and performance graphs.

🟢 Insightful, Not Overwhelming

  • Track progress, set goals, and see improvements day by day.
  • Clear, simple dashboards designed for shop floor decisions — not data science.

✅ Affordable and Effective

  • No massive capital expenditure. No complex installations.
  • £150 per machine per month. Start with one machine, scale when you’re ready.

WHAT YOU NEED:

RoboVigil is a software-only platform. We don’t install hardware and there’s nothing to put on your factory floor. You provide three things:

1. A router that supports WireGuard Most modern business routers support WireGuard VPN, or it can be added via a simple, inexpensive gateway device. This creates the encrypted tunnel between your site and the Robovigil cloud.

2. Standard IP cameras Any RTSP-compatible IP camera works — no proprietary hardware needed. Position them where you need visibility: at machine cells, along production lines, or overlooking work areas. PoE cameras are the simplest option as they need only a single network cable.

3. Machines with OPC-UA Most modern industrial robots, CNC machines, PLCs, and controllers support OPC-UA natively. For older equipment, inexpensive protocol bridges can be added to bring legacy machines into the same monitoring environment.

That’s it. No servers to rack. No software to install on factory PCs. No specialist IT support required.

Ready to Get Started?

RoboVigil brings real-time monitoring, instant alerts, and smarter decision-making to your machines — all in one easy-to-use app. It’s the simplest way to reduce downtime, improve safety, and keep your workshop running at its best.

Try RoboVigil now. The full version is free for 30 days. Available now on the App Store and Google Play. Next steps here.