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Universal Robots offers direct torque control for demanding cobot tasks - The Robot Report
Universal Robots (UR) has introduced early access to its Direct Torque Control technology for its e-Series and UR Series collaborative robots (cobots), supported by PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X software. This technology enables real-time control of all robot joints at 500 Hz without requiring a custom software stack, significantly simplifying the process for researchers and developers. By allowing direct torque control, UR aims to expand cobot capabilities in demanding tasks such as assembly and screwdriving, where precise force and delicate touch are essential. The interface has already been utilized by NVIDIA Robotics in a beta phase to demonstrate sim-to-real transfer for gear assembly applications. Despite these technological advancements, Universal Robots has experienced a slowdown in sales in 2024 and early 2025. As part of Teradyne Inc.’s robotics group, UR’s sales declined 3% year-over-year, while the group’s overall robotics revenue dropped 21% in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year. This decline coincides with a 10% global staff reduction at Teradyne Robotics in January. Nonetheless, UR remains a market leader, having surpassed 100,000 cobots sold. The company also recently launched the UR15, its fastest cobot model, which offers up to 30% cycle time improvements for pick-and-place tasks, aiming to boost productivity and reduce costs across various industries.
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