Accelerating automation adoption

Siemens x Universal Robots x Mobile Industrial Robots

At Universal Robots (UR) and MiR, collaboration and supporting a strong, global partner ecosystem is at the heart of everything we do. Our partnership with Siemens has already transformed factories worldwide by delivering rapid ROI, flexible production, and a future-proof workforce strategy.

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Why speed of automation matters to Siemens right now

Siemens is leading automation change – including new digital initiatives – where time-to-value has never been more crucial. By deploying Universal Robots’ intuitive collaborative robots (cobots) and Mobile Industrial Robots’ (MiR) autonomous mobile platforms, Siemens sites can:

Reduce integration overhead: Seamless UR + Siemens SRCI integration, plus the new MiR SIMOVE/VDA 5050 Adapter, significantly shortens setup time.
Gain tangible ROI fast: Launch pilot cells in weeks, not months, to show immediate throughput gains and free staff from mundane tasks.
Empower existing teams: With minimal programming or robotics knowledge required, Siemens can upskill its current workforce rather than hire external specialists.

A strong partnership

With hundreds of UR cobots deployed across Siemens plants – including the newly named WEF Digital Lighthouse in Erlangen – we’re proud to power Siemens’ journey toward a more agile, automated future.

Erlangen case study: Over 70 UR cobots at Erlangen are among the technologies boosting productivity by 69% and reducing energy consumption by 42%.

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Spotlight on MxD

In August 2024, Teradyne Robotics and Siemens announced a strategic collaboration for the Siemens Experience Center at MxD in Chicago, a leading non-profit hub for digital manufacturing and cybersecurity in the U.S. As a founding member of MxD, Siemens focuses on industry-specific digital threads and AI-driven robotics use cases to showcase the future of automation.

What to see at MxD?

A robust robotics portfolio
Universal Robots (UR) cobots, including the UR5e, UR10e, UR20, and UR30, alongside MiR’s AMRs such as the MiR 250 and a mobile cobot.

Real factory line demos
Replicates use cases in consumer-packaged goods, aerospace, cleanroom, semiconductor, and more, highlighting how AI-powered robotics can streamline production.

Frictionless interoperability
Built on Siemens SIMOVE for AMR fleet management, SRCI for cobot integration, and the VDA 5050 adapter that MiR and Siemens developed to ensure seamless communication across diverse mobile platforms.

Expanding our collaboration with MiR and SIMOVE

Building on the success with UR cobots, Siemens is now collaborating to integrate MiR’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Recently, MiR launched its new VDA 5050 Adapter, bridging AMRs to third-party fleet management systems – including Siemens SIMOVE – via a common control interface. This means:

Interoperability across diverse AMR fleets
Reduced integration complexity by aligning to the VDA 5050 open standard
Unified traffic management for multiple vehicle types (AMRs, forklifts, and more) in one environment

Together, MiR, UR, and Siemens SIMOVE give manufacturers unprecedented flexibility to move materials, collaborate with cobots, and scale automation within a single, cohesive system.

Innovating together

At UR and MiR, we see true innovation happening through open collaboration. That’s why we’ve worked closely with Siemens to ensure seamless integration across their SIMATIC portfolio, including SRCI, SIMOVE, and TIA Portal. The result? Faster deployments, minimal programming overhead, and rapid time-to-ROI that helps Siemens plants stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

UR’s maturity in the Siemens ecosystem. First to introduce a broader version of SRCI in collaborative robotics, underscoring our commitment.
Single, unified interface. Plan, program, and operate robots (UR + MiR) within the same Siemens environment.
Future-proof integration. Scale from pilot cells to full production lines, with minimal rework or extra safety barriers.