Best-in-class motion control built into the platform.
Control that evolves with your needs
The PolyScope platform is built to reduce the robot programming learning curve and speed to deployment while simultaneously supporting more advanced control and enhanced capabilities. Graphical node programming combined with guided workflows, and deep scripting capabilities provide precise motion control.
Positioning and control
Define motion targets and optimize cycle time.
Node programming
Build robot motion visually using node programming to define motions, waypoints and commands.
Targets and waypoints, visible in the program
See and adjust targets and waypoints directly within the program structure, making motion easier to understand and maintain.
OptiMove
OptiMove improves motion algorithms to support faster cycle times with less tuning overhead.
Force and interaction
Teach by hand and control contact when it matters.
Force control
Program motion at a user-defined force using integrated sensors.
Freedrive
Hand-guide the robot to define positions and waypoints with FreeDrive.
Direct Torque Control
Command joint torques directly using an advanced low‑level interface, enabling precise force and motion behavior.
Coordinated system motion
Synchronize robot motion with external axes.
MotionPlus
Synchronise robot motion with external axes, including linear rails, to coordinate multi‑axis movement and extend reach within a single system.
Conveyor tracking
Track and interact with moving parts on conveyors in real time, enabling continuous operation without stopping the line.
Path offset
Adjust the robot trajectory dynamically using an offset parameter to adapt motion during execution.
Great hardware deserves great motion algorithms
OptiMove replaces manual velocity and acceleration tuning with an intelligent, jerk‑limited motion engine, delivering higher performance with less programming expertise.
- Smoother, controlled motion through jerk‑limited planning, reducing swing and mechanical stress
- Faster cycle times, typically 30–40% faster than well‑tuned classic programs
- Easier programming with a single performance slider instead of tedious tuning
- Consistent results across skill levels, supporting strong programs with less experience and faster optimization for experts
- UR‑exclusive technology that boosts performance across UR Series and e‑Series
Extend your reach while saving more
MotionPlus enables UR robots to seamlessly control linear rails, lifters, turntables and other external axes, expanding the working envelope beyond arm‑only reach without stepping up to a larger, more expensive robot.
- Extend effective reach by using smaller robots on a rail instead of buying a larger arm
- Control up to six external axes directly from the UR controller, with no PLC required
- Use any servo brand, avoiding lock‑in to proprietary drives and matching existing ecosystems
- Built for advanced applications including welding, machine tending, large parts, packaging and multi‑station workflows
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Programming
PolyScope supports multiple programming methods across skill levels, from graphical node‑based programming and scripting to partner‑built extensions (URCaps), with interfaces for communication with external systems.
Integration
PolyScope is open by design. Standardized APIs enable integration with PLCs, vision systems, IT/OT infrastructure, and third‑party devices and software, supporting everything from traditional automation to AI‑driven solutions.
Software platform overview
PolyScope combines intuitive programming, precise motion control, and open integration in a single platform, designed for real factory workflows.
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