The Universal Robots Blog

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.

When we in 10, 20 or 50 years look back at November 30, 2022, we might very well remember it as a historic turning-point. The launch of ChatGPT may possibly be seen to have started an era of widespread use of AI and since that day artificial intelligence and machine learning have been the hot topic of conversation. But here in mid-2024, what progress have we made in the physical AI revolution?

Why do manufacturers invest in technologies like robotics, cloud computing and AI? What’s the main barriers to them adopting new tech? And how do they plan to invest in the future?

How technology and automation can help manufacturers attract and retain workers – and why HR leaders must lead the charge.

In Western Australia, Coral Maker has partnered up with Autodesk to develop a system that uses cobots to help revitalize the coral reefs of Australia