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Frequently asked questions

About Gen 7

What is Gen 7?

Gen 7 is Universal Robots’ seventh-generation automation platform. It brings together robot arms, controllers, user interfaces, software, cables, and ecosystem solutions into a unified system designed for industrial automation.

Is Gen 7 a new robot family?

No. Gen 7 is a platform rather than a single robot family.

g-Series robots are part of Gen 7, but the platform also includes controllers, software, user interfaces, cables, and ecosystem components designed to work together as a complete system.

What is the difference between Gen 7 and g-Series, e-Series and UR Series?

g-Series, e-Series, and UR Series are robot families. Gen 7 is a platform.

g-Series, e-Series, and UR Series robots refer to specific robot arms, while Gen 7 refers to a broader system architecture that includes robot arms, controllers, software, user interfaces, cables, and ecosystem components.

Gen 7 platform components

What products are part of the Gen 7 platform?

The Gen 7 platform combines hardware, software, connectivity, and ecosystem technologies into one automation system.

Components of the Gen 7 platform include:

  • g-Series robot arms
  • CB7 Core controller
  • TP7 Core teach pendant
  • SP7 Smart Panel
  • Gen 7 cable portfolio
  • PolyScope X
  • UR+ ecosystem solutions

What is the difference between g-Series, e-Series and UR Series?
g-Series is Universal Robots latest robot arm family release as a part of the 7th generation platform in 2026. “g” is the 7th letter of the alphabet as it is the 7th generation robot arm from Universal Robots. It builds on the UR Series design to add power, data, and safety connectivity at the tool flange.

UR Series is Universal Robots 6th generation robot arm family, released in 2022. The UR Series brought a complete arm re-design enabling heavier payloads, longer reaches, faster motion, and higher IP protection for industrial deployment.

e-Series is Universal Robots 5th generation robot arm family, released in 2018 covering lighter payloads and shorter reaches for workbench automation. Its collaborative-industrial arm are dependable and validated by tens of thousands of successful deployments worldwide.

Applications

How does Gen 7 support AI-enabled applications?
Gen 7 is designed to support the next generation of automation, including AI-enabled applications. The platform brings together PolyScope X, expanded connectivity, and controller options that provide the hardware and software foundation for more advanced automation requirements.

Is Gen 7 designed for industrial environments?
Yes.

Gen 7 is designed for deployment in demanding production environments. The platform includes industrial protection ratings across major system components, including:

  • IP65-rated g-Series robot arms
  • IP54-rated CB7 Core controllers
  • IP54-rated TP7 Core teach pendant

This helps support reliable operation in environments where dust, moisture, and day-to-day industrial wear are important considerations.

Robot arm compatibility

Which robot arms are supported by the Gen 7 platform at launch?
At launch, Gen 7 includes the new g-Series robot arms:

  • UR10g-1750 (successor to UR8 Long)
  • UR17g-1300 (successor to UR15)
  • UR18g-950 (successor to UR18)

Current launch planning also includes support for selected existing Universal Robots arms when paired with compatible Gen 7 hardware. These include:

  • UR3e-540 (previously UR3e)
  • UR7e-920 (previously UR7e)
  • UR12e-1300 (previously UR12e)
  • UR20-1750 (previously UR20)
  • UR30-1300 (previously UR30)

Supported configurations depend on the robot arm, controller, teach pendant, software, and hardware combination being deployed.

Do I need a new robot arm to use Gen 7?
Not necessarily.

Customers may be able to access Gen 7 capabilities by pairing a compatible existing e-Series or UR Series robot arm with Gen 7 hardware and software components. Available configurations depend on the robot model and system setup.

How are UR robot models named now?
With the launch of the Gen 7 platform, Universal Robots is introducing a new robot naming logic.

UR robot names now contain payload, robot family, and reach in the name. For example, the UR10g-1750 is a 10 kg payload arm, part of the g-Series robot family, and has a reach of 1750mm.

Select e-Series and UR Series robots are also adopting this new naming logic with Gen 7, but the robot arms themselves remain mechanically unchanged.

PolyScope X

What is PolyScope X?
PolyScope X is the software platform for Gen 7 systems. It provides a modern user experience, expanded connectivity, and the foundation for future platform capabilities.

Is PolyScope X only available on new g-Series robots?
No. PolyScope X is the native software environment for Gen 7 systems, but selected existing e-Series and UR Series arms can also access PolyScope X capabilities when paired with compatible Gen 7 hardware.

UR+ ecosystem

What is UR+ and how does it relate to Gen 7?
UR+ is the Universal Robots ecosystem of compatible products, software, accessories, and technology partners.

As part of the Gen 7 platform story, UR+ helps customers extend system capabilities and build complete automation solutions more efficiently.