KUKA AG

Awarded to co-founder Esben Østergaard in 2018

Engelberger Robotics Award

Won three awards in 2018 for Collaborative Innovation Leadership, Smart Products and Services Leadership, and Visionary Leadership

Annual Manufacturing Leadership Awards

Robotics Business Review RBR50 Innovation Award

Platform for third-party developers to create products compatible with Universal Robots' cobots, with over 500 certified products as of 2024

UR+ Ecosystem

Training platform offering online and in-class robotics courses

UR Academy

Development and market expansion of the high-payload UR20 collaborative robot

UR20 Cobot

Ongoing research and development in integrating AI capabilities into cobot systems

AI Integration

Universal Robots, founded in 2005, manufactures collaborative robot arms (cobots). Its R&D advances human-robot interaction, robot control systems, and cobot applications. Research areas include robot teaching by demonstration and physical collaboration tasks. Universal Robots' cobots are used in education and scientific communities for data gathering and analysis. Ongoing R&D includes expanding the UR+ ecosystem, integrating AI into cobot systems, and improving end-of-arm tooling and robot vision systems.

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Offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions

Regional Offices

The Universal Robots Research Lab focuses on advancing human-robot collaboration, robot control systems, and cobot applications. Key areas include robot teaching by demonstration, physical collaboration tasks, and integrating AI into cobot systems.

Universal Robots Research Lab

An ongoing project to expand the UR+ ecosystem, which is a platform for integrating third-party software, hardware, and accessories with Universal Robots' cobots. This project aims to enhance the capabilities and versatility of cobots in various applications.

UR+ Ecosystem Expansion

A project focused on improving robot vision systems and end-of-arm tooling for Universal Robots' cobots. This project aims to enhance the precision, dexterity, and versatility of cobots in various tasks and applications.

Robot Vision and End-of-Arm Tooling Improvements

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Universal Robots

Kim Povlsen

Esben Østergaard

Kasper Støy

Kristian Kassow

Annual award encouraging new developments in automation and robotics.

KUKA Innovation Award

Developing automation technologies incorporating key technologies for the future of manufacturing

Industry 4.0 Solutions

Ongoing research and development in safe and efficient human-robot collaboration technologies

Advanced Human-Robot Collaboration

Research into new materials and technologies for more energy-efficient robotic systems

Energy-Efficient Robotics

KUKA AG, founded in 1898, manufactures industrial robots and factory automation systems. KUKA conducts in-house R&D and partners with universities. Its Chief Innovation Officer and Business Innovation Lab lead innovation in automation technology and robotics. KUKA collaborates with research institutes globally, focusing on Industry 4.0 and manufacturing advancements.

Main R&D facility for robotics and automation technologies.

KUKA Development and Technology Center

The Business Innovation Lab is KUKA's dedicated innovation hub, focused on developing cutting-edge automation technologies and robotics technologies for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

KUKA Business Innovation Lab

KUKA has been actively involved in research and development of collaborative robots (cobots) that can work safely alongside humans in shared workspaces, enabling more flexible and efficient manufacturing processes.

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