Systems, methods and software guide arrangement of a robotic system in an operating room. Controller(s) evaluate surgical procedure information and determine a desired placement of the robotic system in the operating room based on evaluation of the surgical procedure information. A localizer determines a current placement of the robotic system in the operating room. A display provides visual representations of the current placement and the desired placement of the robotic system to guide a user on manual placement of the robotic system in the operating room.