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Built by us. Driven by you.

Celebrating 20 years of cobots – and the people who made them a global movement. 

20 years ago, we built the first cobot. You turned it into something bigger.

Our cobot was never just technology.

In your hands, it became something more: a teammate, a problem-solver, a spark for change. From factories to labs, from classrooms to warehouses.

That’s the story of the past 20 years. 
That’s what we celebrate today.

Your cobots. Stories from the floor.

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Your next project could be a cobot.

Every cobot story starts the same way: with one idea. A task that feels too heavy, too repetitive, too complex – until you put a cobot next to it. From there, the process is yours to shape. Whether it’s building cars, packaging food, or shaping tomorrow’s education, tell us your challenge – together we will write the next chapter.

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Cobots through the years.

Automation wasn’t always within reach. The cobot made it accessible to anyone, anywhere. From the first prototype in 2005, to the UR+ Ecosystem, the Academy, and today’s ground-breaking AI Accelerator – you’ve constantly challenged us to set new standards.

Experience 20 years of cobot history. See how this technology has evolved, shaping the way we work – then, now, and into the future.

2024 opening of new headquarters located in the City of OdenseIn 2008 the world's first commercially viable cobot is developed
The world's first commercially viable cobotCobot close-upIn 2022 Universal Robots introduces th UR20 - a new 20kg payload cobot
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Great technology. Even greater people.

Over and over, our teams say it: the real strength of UR is the people. Talented colleagues from all over the world who bring curiosity, care, and collaboration into every project. It’s this spirit that makes our work – and workplace – unique. Curious? Maybe your story belongs here too.

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Got a task that’s heavy, repetitive, or time-consuming? A cobot can lift, assemble, package, or inspect – exactly where you need it.

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