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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 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.

Take welding where robots couldn’t go. UR Welding Solution adds 40m reach via base-mounted extender—plug-and-play with PolyScope, no performance trade-offs—ideal for shipyards, lines, and tight cells.

Revolutionize your welding with MotionPlus Advanced — smart multi-axis motion control that boosts productivity, consistency, and safety. Turn complex welding setups into simple, efficient automation.

This summer, ambitious students from California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) tackled one of agriculture’s toughest challenges: labor-intensive fruit harvesting. Using a Universal Robots cobot, PolyScope X software and the AI Accelerator, they turned classroom knowledge into a real-world proof of concept showing how automation and AI can transform farming.

In the dynamic world of smart factories and autonomous logistics, Team SWOT from the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) stood out at the 2025 RoboCup @Work Competition.

At the 2025 Robocup Finals in Salvador, Brazil, Team Solidus: Melis Geis, Ardit Ibrahimi, Mike Andrée, Kevin Krall, Luc Marti, and Sven Imhof of Höhere Fachschule Technik Mittelland (HFTM) in Switzerland earned an outstanding second-place finish at the prestigious RoboCup Rescue Competition—a global challenge that pushes the boundaries of robotics innovation in disaster response.

The 2025 RoboCup ARM Challenge brought together some of the brightest student minds in robotics—and the top honors went to a talented team from AGH University of Krakow, Poland. Congratulations to Mateusz Kuc and Wojciech Jankowski for their outstanding performance and innovative approach to robotic manipulation under pressure.

Manufacturers are facing mounting pressure: labor shortages, skill gaps, and aging workforces, while responding to fast-changing market conditions. In many environments, traditional automation is approaching its limits.

Lead by Teradyne Robotics Global Technical Compliance Officer, Roberta Nelson Shea, a team of global experts have set out safety requirements for robotic equipment, robot applications, and robot cells. We spoke with Nelson Shea about the updated ISO 10218 safety standard and what it means for robot manufacturers, integrators and end-users.

The robotics industry is on the brink of transformative change. Over the past two years, artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped our perception of what technology can achieve, evolving from a buzzword to an essential part of how companies will operate in the years to come. In 2025, the emphasis will shift from innovation to real-world applications that are set to redefine industries globally.