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Universal Robots Emerges as Preferred Robotics Platform for AI Solutions at Automate 2024

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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    “We are entering an era of intelligent automation where robots can learn from and adapt to their surroundings in real-time,” says Ujjwal Kumar, Group President of Teradyne Robotics, parent company of Universal Robots (UR).
  • Teradyne Robotics has collaborated closely with NVIDIA incorporating the AI capabilities into UR’s soon-to-be-released PolyScope X operating software as a foundation for developments.
  • “As we continue to develop in-house physical AI capabilities, developers have also been turning to us as the preferred robotics platform for AI solutions,” says Kumar, highlighting how many AI-driven partner solutions will be on display at Automate.
  • “Throughout Automate, we look forward to meeting and interacting with existing and future customers,” says Teradyne Robotics’ Ujjwal Kumar.

Universal Robots announces seamless integration with Siemens PLCs

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425325832/en/
    Collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots can now be controlled directly from Siemens PLCs.
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    The SRCI is a new standard for robotics manufacturers that aims to create a single interface between PLCs and robots.
  • The full integration of SRCI into UR’s software will enhance the connectivity capabilities of UR’s cobots and will ensure customers a frictionless integration with Siemens PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), since Siemens is the first - and currently only - PLC Vendor supporting SRCI in the automation market.
  • “By having our robots connect seamlessly to a global industry leader like Siemens, we can now offer our partners and customers, both existing and prospective, faster integration and higher ease of use,“ says Global Director, Strategic Partnerships at Universal Robots, Daniel Friedman.

AtomTech Receives Universal Robots System Integrator Certification

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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NOVI, Mich., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AtomTech™, a leading controls and SCADA integration solutions provider, has been certified as a Universal Robots System Integrator. In receiving this certification, AtomTech both joins the network of Universal Robots (UR) - the award-winning automation and robotics company spearheading cobot innovation - and initiates the next phase in its training capabilities.

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  • Robot integration will be used to boost the company's Novi, Michigan training facility
    NOVI, Mich., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AtomTech™, a leading controls and SCADA integration solutions provider, has been certified as a Universal Robots System Integrator.
  • In receiving this certification, AtomTech both joins the network of Universal Robots (UR) - the award-winning automation and robotics company spearheading cobot innovation - and initiates the next phase in its training capabilities.
  • Certified System Integrators (CSIs) are a vital part of the UR ecosystem.
  • "Receiving UR's CSI certification enhances our ability to train the current and next generation of industry experts," said President of AtomTech, Shawn Gutierrez.

Universal Robots announces seamless integration with Siemens PLCs

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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ODENSE, Denmark, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Robots (UR), the world's leading collaborative robot (cobot) company, has now integrated the Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI) into its software. UR is proud to be among the first cobot vendors to offer this functionality.

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  • The SRCI is a new standard for robotics manufacturers that aims to create a single interface between PLCs and robots.
  • The full integration of SRCI into UR's software will enhance the connectivity capabilities of UR's cobots and will ensure customers a frictionless integration with Siemens PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), since Siemens is the first - and currently only - PLC Vendor supporting SRCI in the automation market.
  • "By having our robots connect seamlessly to a global industry leader like Siemens, we can now offer our partners and customers, both existing and prospective, faster integration and higher ease of use," says Global Director, Strategic Partnerships at Universal Robots, Daniel Friedman.
  • It is a great advantage for our customers to be able to easily integrate and use UR's robots together with the Siemens PLCs in their production."

Universal Robots Expands Partnership with MathWorks by Joining Connections Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Universal Robots , the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has further strengthened its partnership with MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software, by joining the Mathworks Connections Program .

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  • Universal Robots , the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has further strengthened its partnership with MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software, by joining the Mathworks Connections Program .
  • "In conjunction with MathWorks joining UR+ , Universal Robots’ entry into the Connections Program formalizes the organizations’ commitment to helping engineers develop advanced cobot applications and ensures compatibility with new MathWorks releases,” said Jim Tung, MathWorks Fellow.
  • Jesper Kildegaard Poulsen, Senior Director of Digital Ecosystems at Universal Robots, said, "We are delighted to be a part of the Connections Program and to expand our collaboration with MathWorks.
  • For information on the integrated offering from MathWorks and Universal Robots, visit Universal Robots’ Connections Page .

NVIDIA Announces Project GR00T Foundation Model for Humanoid Robots and Major Isaac Robotics Platform Update

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTC -- NVIDIA today announced Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots, designed to further its work driving breakthroughs in robotics and embodied AI.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTC -- NVIDIA today announced Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots, designed to further its work driving breakthroughs in robotics and embodied AI.
  • “Building foundation models for general humanoid robots is one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.
  • NVIDIA also announced Isaac Manipulator and Isaac Perceptor — a collection of robotics pretrained models, libraries and reference hardware.
  • Among early ecosystem partners are Yaskawa, Universal Robots, a Teradyne company, PickNik Robotics, Solomon, READY Robotics and Franka Robotics.

Siemens, Universal Robots, and Zivid Unveil Next-Generation Solution for Intra-Logistics Fulfillment

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Siemens, Universal Robots (UR), and Zivid have joined forces to create a groundbreaking solution that streamlines warehouse automation and solves the persistent challenges of intra-logistics fulfillment tasks.

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  • Siemens, Universal Robots (UR), and Zivid have joined forces to create a groundbreaking solution that streamlines warehouse automation and solves the persistent challenges of intra-logistics fulfillment tasks.
  • The trio have been demonstrating this solution in recent trade shows and events, and will host a webinar titled "The Next-Generation Solution of Intra-Logistics Fulfillment” to showcase the solution on Thursday April 4.
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    "We are excited to collaborate with Universal Robots and Zivid to introduce a game-changing solution for intra-logistics fulfillment," says Ignacio Moreno, Business Development Manager at Siemens.
  • “By combining our 3D vision solution with Siemens and UR, we offer a robust solution that addresses the evolving needs of the logistics and e-commerce sectors," says Amy Landau, Product Marketing Engineer at Zivid.

Mouser Electronics Named Major Sponsor of Control Automation Day Virtual Conference Focusing on Industrial Robotics

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Mouser Electronics , Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is proud to be a major sponsor of Control.com's Control Automation Day .

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  • Mouser Electronics , Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is proud to be a major sponsor of Control.com's Control Automation Day .
  • The event is a one-day, free virtual conference and trade show designed for control engineers hosted by Control Automation.
  • The theme for this year's virtual conference is industrial robotics, and it will feature professional training, interactive Q&As, and access to all types of technical information and product announcements.
  • As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products.

Collaborative Robot Market worth $11.8 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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By payload, more than 25 kg payload are projected to grow at a high CAGR of Collaborative Robot  market during the forecast period.

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  • By payload, more than 25 kg payload are projected to grow at a high CAGR of Collaborative Robot  market during the forecast period.
  • In November 2023, Universal Robots A/S, a Danish cobot manufacturer, expanded its product line by launching the UR30, a collaborative robot with a 30 kg payload.
  • Electronics in industry segment in Collaborative Robot market will account for the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • The Asia Pacific region is one of the prominent market in the global collaborative robot (cobot) industry .

Collaborative Robot Market worth $11.8 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Component, LTD, Articulated vehicle, Aerial, ABB, Computer vision, System, Geography, Automation, Cobot, Environment, KUKA, ROBOT, Electronics, Accident, Tradition, Safety, Region, SCARA, SME, Machine learning, Prevalence, Personal, Rethink Robotics, Universal Robots, Food, Service, ILiad, Security, Logistics, NPL, Pressure, Polychlorinated biphenyl, Growth, Software, FANUC, Human, Denso, Inspection, Hardware

By payload, more than 25 kg payload are projected to grow at a high CAGR of Collaborative Robot  market during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • By payload, more than 25 kg payload are projected to grow at a high CAGR of Collaborative Robot  market during the forecast period.
  • In November 2023, Universal Robots A/S, a Danish cobot manufacturer, expanded its product line by launching the UR30, a collaborative robot with a 30 kg payload.
  • Electronics in industry segment in Collaborative Robot market will account for the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
  • The Asia Pacific region is one of the prominent market in the global collaborative robot (cobot) industry .