The first language we want to look at here is Scratch. For those who are wondering, Scratch is a drag-and-drop programming language that makes it possible for users to create games and animations.

There are plenty of programs out there that can help you get started with drag and drop programming, including MIT Scratch and Code.org's Code Studio, and Google Blocky.

ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its six-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller in addition to its collaborative robots.