Universal Robots Blog

Imitation learning is changing how industrial robots are trained, shifting from rigid programming to learning through real-world interaction. Anders Billesø Beck explains why data quality, force and production-grade hardware matter.

PolyScope is the software platform that gives you un-paralleled flexibility, access and control to deliver the absolute best experience for your customers.

Production environments are increasingly digital, making OT cybersecurity critical. Learn how Universal Robots embeds security by design to protect operations and prepare manufacturers for connected automation.

Physical AI is reshaping how manufacturers deploy automation. By enabling robots to perceive and adapt in real time, it removes the biggest barriers in high‑mix environments, unlocking automation for workflows previously too variable to automate.

Discover how flexible automation, from collaborative robots to AMRs, are helping electronics manufacturers overcome precision, high-mix, low-volume and fragile component challenges while boosting productivity.

Skilled welders are scarce, and traditional robots are difficult to program. Discover how AI-powered cobots simplify programming for high-mix, low-volume welding.

As industrial manufacturers face higher variability and labor gaps, companies like Universal Robots are enabling Physical AI for automation that boosts flexibility, speed and resilience in modern manufacturing.

Humanoid robots fascinate, but are they safe and practical? Discover why purpose-built designs outperform humanoid robots in reliability, stability, and compliance for real-world robotics.

A practical guide to 2D versus 3D, lighting, cycle time and open-platform vision integration for robots for manufacturers struggling with vision integration.

Unlock low-level force control with Universal Robots Direct Torque Control—giving researchers precise access to joint torques, robot dynamics, and flexible motion strategies for advanced sim-to-real, contact-rich manipulation.

Universal Robots industrial-grade cobots have become the industry standard for flexible automation. This guide explains the key factors that influence total project cost, helping teams plan budgets, compare solutions, and understand what drives investment levels.

North America’s food & bev automation surged 21% in 2024. Discover how UR robots deliver up to 40% productivity gains, fast ROI, and safer workflows for high-mix, seasonal production.