Universal Robots Blog

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.

Team SWOT from THWS takes 2nd in RoboCup @Work

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.

One of UR’s ecosystem leaders, Susanne Nördinger, has been named one of the International Federation of Robotics’ (IFR) ‘10 Women Shaping the Future of Robotics 2025’. Here we profile her career and contribution. It’s a story of curiosity, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.

The global automotive sector faces significant challenges as we shift toward a more connected, intelligent vision for the future of vehicles. See how advanced manufacturing techniques and leading-edge tech capabilities redefine what is possible

OEMs and car manufacturers must increasingly deal with reduced product life cycles and a vast, unprecedented increase in data volumes. And they must become more digitally enabled to drive agility and unlock greater productivity aligned to increased speed.

With Universal Robots' launch of the AI Accelerator at ROSCon, we opened a new bridge into the world of physical AI, but how does this benefit our existing customer base and the applications our cobots already perform?

Understanding the evolving needs of end customers should be a priority for any business. In a survey of 1,200 manufacturers in Europe and North America we asked them how they use technology today and how they plan to invest in future.