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title: "Install development robot"
url: "https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/install-development-robot"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-03-10T12:58:56.079Z"
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# Install development robot

The Robotiq.ai Development Robot lets you build and test automation processes on your local machine. You can record actions and create processes before sending them to an Unattended Robot.

## What You'll Need

-   Access to Robotiq.ai Headquarters (HQ)
-   Administrator rights on your local machine to install software

## How to Install the Development Robot

If you have an older version of the Development Robot installed, uninstall it before putting on a new one.

### Step 1: Download the Robot Installer

1.  Log in to Robotiq.ai HQ.
2.  Go to **Settings** in the left menu bar.
3.  Click **Robots**.
4.  Click the **Download robot** button. This download might take a few minutes.

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### Step 2: Run the Installation Wizard

1.  Find the installer file you downloaded.
2.  Double-click the installer file to open the installation wizard.
3.  If a "Windows protected your PC" popup shows up, click **More info**.
4.  Click **Run anyway**.
5.  In the `RecorderRobotSetup.msi` Wizard, click **Next**.
6.  Read and agree to the terms in the **End-User License Agreement**.
7.  Click **Next**.
8.  Pick your preferred installation folder.
9.  Click **Next**.
10.  Choose the **Development Robot** option.
11.  Click **Next**.
12.  Click **Next** again to confirm.
13.  Click **Install**.
14.  When asked, give permission to the publisher to make changes to your device by clicking **Yes**.
15.  Click **Finish** to complete the installation.

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Before running the robot, verify that the “**Use latest DevelopmentBot**” option is enabled.

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If you enable *Use Latest DevelopmentBot* (toggle set to True) and a download prompt appears, it may indicate that the installed robot version is older than 3.0.7554.0. In this case, click Download Robot to install the latest version.

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Once the download is complete, reopen the process or refresh the page using Ctrl + F5, and then try running the process again. If your robot version is already higher than 3.0.7554.0 and the message still appears, click Try Again until the system detects the updated robot version.

### **Old robot versions**

If you install a version older than v**3.0.7554.0**, the legacy port-based functionality will be used. 

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In this case, you must configure the required settings and select False for the Latest Development Bot option in HQ. We do not recommend using older versions, as they are no longer supported.

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## Accessing Robot Logs

You can find logs for the Recorder, Robot, and Handler processes.

1.  Type `%appdata%` into your File Explorer address bar.
2.  Go to `Robotiq` -> `logs`.

## Related Articles

-   [Record process](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/record-process)
-   [Processes](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/processes)
-   [Robot Monitoring Tool](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/robot-monitoring-tool)

## Need Help?

Can't find what you're looking for? Join the [Robotiq Community](https://community.robotiq.ai/home/) to get help from other users and the Robotiq team.