Universal Robots to make robot automation accessible to all levels of industry

Universal Robots, a Danish robot manufacturer that pioneered collaborative robots discussed the future of co-bots in India and accessibility to such technology that could bring about a revolution in various industries.  The event was graced by Esben stergaard, Chief Technology Officer of Universal Robots and Pradeep David, General Manager, India.

Co-bots are designed to work with humans and assist them with a variety of tasks which help to automate and streamline repetitive and potentially unsafe processes thus, ensuring safe work environment while increasing productivity and efficiency. With the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) set to grow, they are eager to adopt this technology. To ensure the success and adaptability of co-bots, a study was conducted by MIT researchers at a BMW factory, where it was seen and analyzed that teams made of humans and robots collaborating efficiently can be around 85% more productive than teams made of either humans or robots alone. Also, the cooperative process reduced human idle time by virtue of its pace-setting ability.

Since 2003 Universal Robots has grown over 13 years from introducing the idea of creating a light robot that would be user friendly for the industries. The company has seen the evolution of robot arms from the UR3, UR5 and UR10, which are built for respective payloads of 3kg, 5kg and 10kg.

UR3: The ultra flexible Universal Robots UR3 delivers high-precision accuracy for smaller production environments. The UR3 can modulate payloads of up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs), bringing value to scientific, pharmaceutical, agriculture, and electronics and technology facilities.

UR5: The lightweight and flexible Universal Robots UR5 lets you automate repetitive and dangerous tasks with payloads of up to 5 kg. Low-weight collaborative processes, such as: picking, placing and testing are all perfect for the UR5. With a working radius of up to 850 mm, the UR5 puts everything within reach, freeing up your employees’ time to add value to other stages of the production.

UR10: The Universal Robots UR10 is our largest industrial robot, designed for bigger tasks where precision and reliability are still of paramount importance. Automate processes and tasks that weigh up to 10 kg. Heavier-weight collaborative processes, such as: packaging, palletizing, assembly and pick and place are all well suited to the UR10. And with a reach radius of up to 1300mm, the UR10 is designed to be more effective at tasks across a larger area. This can save time on production lines where distance can be a factor. 


The global collaborative robots market was valued at $128 Million in 2014 and is likely to reach $ 1 Billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 50.88%.

80% of the UR robots worldwide operate with no safety guarding (after risk assessment) right beside human operators. The safety system of our robots are approved and certified by TÜV (German Inspection Association)

 “Evolution has been evident in the past and we thrive to nurture it and take it to the next step with human robot collaboration. Collaborative robotic technology can be used to benefit all aspects of task-based businesses irrespective of their size. Our robot arms are advanced tools that can be used by all levels of production staff to help increase productivity, reduce injury and boost morale. With a Universal Robots robot arm, you can automate and streamline repetitive or potentially unsafe processes, so staff can be assigned to jobs that provide them with new challenges. We are delighted to be able to provide the platform required for the Indian market for increasing productivity, quality, and market competitiveness. Our collaborative robots will help to ease out processes in task driven industries like manufacturing, assembly and food processing,” said Esben Østergaard, Chief Technology Officer, Universal Robots.

Universal Robots has been servicing clients in India such as Mahindra, TVS, TATA Consultancy Services, Siemens, Bajaj, BOSCH, Renault, Hindustan Unilever Limited, GE, Calvin Klein to name a few. The companies have readily adopted the technology and Universal Robots has sold close to 100 Units of  Co-bots (collaborative robots) till date.

Pradeep David, General Manager, Universal Robots (India) further added, “Our three different collaborative robots are easily integrated into existing production environments. With six articulation points, and a wide scope of flexibility, the collaborative robot arms are designed to mimic the range of motion of a human arm. The latest collaborative robot technology should be available to all businesses. The nominal investment cost is quickly recovered as our robotic arms have an average payback period of just six months. The need of advanced robotics is required for accessibility to anybody who wants to increase productivity while maintaining high safety standards. We are growing our channel partner strength in all major locations of the country and will continue to expand our network in the coming years. With the government also supporting the growth of industries and sectors, the demand and requirement for this technology is growing”

About Universal Robots
Universal Robots makes robot technology accessible to all levels of industry. Since the first UR robot entered the market in December 2008, the company has seen substantial growth with the user-friendly robots now being sold in more than 50 countries worldwide through a network of over 300 distributors. By offering a user-friendly, affordable robot, Universal Robots lowers the automation barrier enabling automation in areas previously considered too complex or costly. The company is headquartered in Odense, Denmark, where all development and production is carried out. The Indian headquarter is based in Bangalore.

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