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Universal Robots offers new torque interface to empower research and innovation

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Having the ability to directly control the torque of all the collaborative robot (cobot) joints opens vast opportunities for cobots to carry out demanding tasks.

But even for experienced cobot users and researchers, building your own software stack to enable this is both time consuming and challenging.

That’s why Universal Robots (UR) has developed a new low-level torque interface that gives access to control the target torque for all the joints of the UR cobot at 500 Hz. [Read more…] about Universal Robots offers new torque interface to empower research and innovation

Universal Robots introduces its ‘fastest ever’ collaborative robot

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Universal Robots has launched what it describes as its “fastest collaborative robot yet”. The UR15 boasts unparalleled motion capability and a maximum speed of 5 m/s, enabling increased productivity and reduced costs across applications and industries.

Universal Robots (UR), the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) company, has today presented the newest addition to its portfolio, the UR15, at Automate in Detroit. The new cobot is available for orders now with shipping to begin in June.

With unparalleled motion capability and a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s, UR15 is the fastest ever UR cobot, enabling reduced cycle times, increased productivity and reduced costs across applications and industries. [Read more…] about Universal Robots introduces its ‘fastest ever’ collaborative robot

Universal Robots and MiR to debut new AI-powered automation solutions at Automate 2025

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Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) will demonstrate “a diverse range of automation applications” at Automate 2025 at joint booths #4023#4023 and #3623 from May 12-15 in Detroit.

Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, parent company of UR and MiR, says: “Our combined presence is a powerful demonstration of how Teradyne Robotics addresses the complete spectrum of automation needs across diverse industries.

“The applications on display across automotive, electronics and logistics emphasize our holistic approach to automation that empowers businesses to optimize their entire workflow, from component handling to final palletization.” [Read more…] about Universal Robots and MiR to debut new AI-powered automation solutions at Automate 2025

Universal Robots helps rock band OK Go sync 30 robots in music video

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Collaborative robot arms take center stage in the Grammy Award-winning band’s latest visual creation

OK Go, the American rock band known for its wildly imaginative music videos, has once again pushed the boundaries of art and engineering – this time with the help of Universal Robots. (See video below.) 

In the music video for their latest single from the 2023 album Love, the band enlisted 30 robotic arms to create a visual symphony that merges choreography, automation, and musical performance.

The robots – UR10e collaborative robot arms – are typically found in manufacturing environments, performing tasks like packaging or assembly. [Read more…] about Universal Robots helps rock band OK Go sync 30 robots in music video

SICK partners with Universal Robots to deliver safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans

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SICK has brought a new safety solution to the market with its End of Arm Safeguard (EOAS) for collaborative robots (cobots). The first of its kind, the EOAS enables closer collaboration between robots and humans.

SICK has partnered with the world’s largest vendor of cobots, Universal Robots, combining SICK’s decades of experience in sensor technology with Universal Robots’ innovative robotics technology for collision-free, reliable and safe human-robot collaboration. Mounted directly onto its arm, the EOAS moves with the cobot for seamless teamwork. [Read more…] about SICK partners with Universal Robots to deliver safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans

Universal Robots to host ‘largest collaborative robot conference and trade show’ in North America

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Collaborative robots (cobots) are the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation with the global market forecasted a skyrocketing 20+ percent growth through 2028.

As the market leader and pioneer of collaborative robotics, Universal Robots (UR) is at the forefront of transforming the way cobots work, helping businesses unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and innovation, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

The company says it will hold the nation’s largest cobot conference and trade show, Collaborate North America 2025, which takes place in Novi, Michigan, January 28, 2025 and is free to attend. [Read more…] about Universal Robots to host ‘largest collaborative robot conference and trade show’ in North America

Universal Robots unveils its AI Accelerator

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Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has presented for the first time the UR AI Accelerator – a ready-to-use hardware and software toolkit created to further enable the development of AI-powered cobot applications.

Designed for commercial and research applications, the UR AI Accelerator provides developers with an extensible platform to build applications, accelerate research and reduce time to market of AI products.

The toolkit brings AI acceleration to Universal Robots’ (UR) next-generation software platform PolyScope X and is powered by Nvidia Isaac accelerated libraries and AI models, running on the Nvidia Jetson AGX Orin system-on-module. [Read more…] about Universal Robots unveils its AI Accelerator

Universal Robots expands ‘beyond the welding cart’ at FABTECH 2024

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Universal Robots continues to blaze the trail in the cobot welding landscape, featuring new advanced welding solutions for multi-axis, coordinated welding.

New cobot capabilities were also showcased in extended reach and portability applications, and in tasks such as laser restoration, finishing, and press brake tending.

The line between traditional automation and collaborative robots continues to grey as cobots take on more advanced welding tasks. Since Universal Robots (UR) introduced North America’s first cobot welder at FABTECH 2017, cobot welding has come a long way in a short time. [Read more…] about Universal Robots expands ‘beyond the welding cart’ at FABTECH 2024

Universal Robots increases payload capacity for its cobots

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Universal Robots, the collaborative robot company, is increasing the payload capacity on its new-generation, high-payload cobots UR20 and UR30, enabling customers to lift more at no additional cost.

The updates raise the total payload, including end-effector, to 25 and 35 kgs respectively when utilizing the cobot in top lift position. This is especially useful for palletizing applications and solutions.

Tero Tolonen, chief product officer, says: “At Universal Robots, we continuously test and develop our products, and when we unlock new features, we want to give partners and customers immediate access. [Read more…] about Universal Robots increases payload capacity for its cobots

Promwad partners with Hilscher to develop ‘universal’ industrial communications platform

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Promwad, an electronics design house based in Germany, has collaborated with Hilscher, a technology and solution provider in industrial communication, to develop a pioneering universal robotics platform that addresses a critical problem faced by industrial robotics manufacturers using popular robotics platforms from Nvidia, Qualcomm, and other tech vendors.

The new platform, powered by the Hilscher netX communication controller, supports EtherCAT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP protocols and enables manufacturers to seamlessly integrate popular modules and ready-made servo drives with a wide range of industrial and consumer robots without the need for additional solutions, which the industrial robotics manufacturers face today.

The issue of integrating Nvidia Jetson, Nvidia Orin, or Qualcomm RB5 platforms into the existing industrial networks and components stems from the need for supplementary integration solutions to bridge the compatibility gaps. The problem leads to additional costs on hardware and complex software development, as well as a potentially diminished performance of the final robotic solution.

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