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Universal Robots

Universal Robots is a Danish maker of collaborative robots for industrial automation.

Operating headquarters
Odense, DK🇩🇰
Founded
2005
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Universal Robots, based in Odense, Denmark, introduced the first commercially successful lightweight collaborative robot in late 2008, helping establish the cobot category for industrial automation. The company designs and manufactures six-axis collaborative robot arms together with the controllers, software and service programs used to deploy them.

Universal Robots has been part of Teradyne's robotics operations since the company's 2015 acquisition, alongside sister business Mobile Industrial Robots. It sells through a global network of distributors and system integrators, with cobots used in assembly, pick-and-place, machine tending, welding and palletizing across manufacturing industries.

Universal Robots - M & A Snapshot

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  • Teradyne

    Acquired Universal Robots • $285M • Jun 24, 2015

Universal Robots - Products & Services

  • Universal Robots g-Series logo

    Universal Robots g-Series

    Universal Robots g-Series is the collaborative robot arm line of the company's seventh-generation Gen 7 platform, unveiled in 2026.

    Competing Products

    ABB logo
    Tianji Intelligent System logo
    FANUC America logo
    KUKA logo
  • Universal Robots UR Series logo

    Universal Robots UR Series

    Universal Robots UR Series is the company's high-payload family of collaborative robot arms, introduced in 2022 with the UR20.

    Competing Products

    Dobot Robotics logo
    FANUC America logo
    Yaskawa America, Inc. logo
  • Universal Robots e-Series logo

    Universal Robots e-Series

    Universal Robots e-Series is a line of collaborative robot arms for industrial automation.

    Competing Products

    ABB logo
    AUBO Robotics logo
    Tianji Intelligent System logo
    FANUC America logo
    KUKA logo
    Yaskawa America, Inc. logo
    Techman Robot logo

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Universal Robots - Quick Facts

Who are Universal Robots' competitors?

Companies similar to Universal Robots include ABB, Tianji Intelligent System, KUKA and FANUC America.

When was Universal Robots founded?

Universal Robots was founded in 2005.

Where is Universal Robots' headquarters located?

Universal Robots' headquarters is located in Odense, DK.

When was Universal Robots' last funding round?

Universal Robots' most recent funding round was for $285M (USD) in May 2015.

How much has Universal Robots raised to-date?

As of May 13, 2015, Universal Robots has raised a total of $285M (USD).

Universal Robots - Classification

Industry
  • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Tags
  • Automation
  • Robotics