The UR + Program
The most powerful ecosystem in factory automation
Pre-engineered. Plug-and-play. Integration-ready
What is UR+?
UR+ is a collaboration between Universal Robots and manufacturers of robotic end-of-arm-tooling, sensors, software, vision systems, application kits, and accessories. Together, these partnerships form the one of the most comprehensive industrial robot ecosystems in the industry.
Why was UR+ created?
UR+ was created to extend the same industry leading Universal Robots user experience across automation projects. UR+ products and systems reduce the time, cost and risk in deploying Universal Robots.
The UR+ ecosystem
Today, the UR+ Program includes hundreds of partner companies offering UR+ products ranging from individual components to complete solutions and kits for demanding applications.
How you benefit?
UR+ enables integrators with proven plug-and-play products, a single URCap integration layer, and a PLC-first, open system architecture.
Proven, plug-and-play products from UR+
UR+ gives integrators and end users a ready‑made foundation for automation—without starting from scratch.
With a broad portfolio across vision, gripping, material handling, welding, safety, and more, UR+ offers:
- Pre-validated components, software, and kits designed for Universal Robots
- Pre-configured electrical and mechanical interfaces
- Faster deployment using proven, reusable building blocks
Instead of engineering every interface, integrators can focus on application performance and customer value.
One integration layer via URCaps
At the core of UR+ integration is the URCap, the software layer that embeds partner device functionality directly into the Universal Robots PolyScope X software environment.
URCap enables:
- Partner devices are integrated directly into PolyScope
- Setup, calibration, diagnostics, and operation are handled in one workflow
- Integrated HMIs to avoid a fragmented user experience
This unified integration model dramatically simplifies robot cell engineering while ensuring a consistent and intuitive operator experience across applications.
PLC-first, open system architecture
UR+ is built for industrial automation environments where PLCs, IPCs, and higher‑level systems remain in control.
With UR+:
- Universal Robots handles device-level integration across grippers, vision, tools, safety, and software
- Integrators retain full freedom to orchestrate systems via PLC, IPC, or higher-level control
- URCaps abstract device complexity while enabling PLC-driven system control
- URCaps coexist with low-level URScript execution and external PLC or IPC triggers
This approach enables advanced, PLC‑centric system designs without custom drivers or reverse‑engineering vendor interfaces.
Explore UR+ Product Categories
UR+ products can be found on the UR Marketplace, and are organized by category:
Components
Peripherals and accessories, such as grippers, sensors, 2D and 3D vision systems, range extenders, vertical lifts, parts feeders, tool changers, cable dress packages, protective covers and more.
Software
Add-on software modules for remote access, file management, communication tools, advanced calibration, application tool kits, remote operations & troubleshooting, simulation, machine interfaces and more.
Solutions & Kits
Complete application kits and systems, for welding, cutting, packaging, case erecting, palletizing, machine tending, surface finishing, labeling, screwdriving, dispensing, and other applications.
UR+ in Action
Across industries, UR+ solutions are helping companies automate faster, improve working conditions, and scale production reliably, using proven components and software integrated into UR platform.
Raumland GmbH
A single PE20 Palletizer from UR+ partner Robotiq automated the palletizing of over 40 tons of wine cartons daily, improving working conditions and job satisfaction.
Go Fast Campers
Using UR+ products from Robotiq and Autodesk, the company automated machine tending across four Haas CNC machine tools, achieving 22 hours of daily production with just one operator.
Centerline Brackets
The Cobot Welding Tool from UR+ Partner Vectis Automation helped eliminate forced overtime, addressed acute labor shortages, and reduce costs to compete with overseas suppliers. After one million welds and a 3-month ROI, Centerline is automating additional parts with the Vectis system.
