Universal Robots Blog

Imitation learning systems trained only on motion and vision break down when robots make real contact with the world. Direct Torque Control exposes force and physical interaction as first‑class signals, allowing learning models to capture intent, adapt during contact, and transfer more reliably from lab settings to production environments.

MODEX 2026 made clear that the era of the ‘perfectly programmed grid’ is over. As I spoke with visitors at our booth, a profound shift became clear: companies are increasingly on the search for physical AI and robotics that react on the fly to real-world variability.

What does Physical AI really mean on the factory floor? Universal Robots’ VP of AI Robotics answers five real-world questions from manufacturers, covering safety, validation, performance, and where Physical AI still falls short.

Imitation learning is changing how industrial robots are trained, shifting from rigid programming to learning through real-world interaction. Anders Billesø Beck explains why data quality, force and production-grade hardware matter.

PolyScope is the software platform that gives you un-paralleled flexibility, access and control to deliver the absolute best experience for your customers.

Production environments are increasingly digital, making OT cybersecurity critical. Learn how Universal Robots embeds security by design to protect operations and prepare manufacturers for connected automation.

Physical AI is reshaping how manufacturers deploy automation. By enabling robots to perceive and adapt in real time, it removes the biggest barriers in high‑mix environments, unlocking automation for workflows previously too variable to automate.

Discover how flexible automation, from collaborative robots to AMRs, are helping electronics manufacturers overcome precision, high-mix, low-volume and fragile component challenges while boosting productivity.

Skilled welders are scarce, and traditional robots are difficult to program. Discover how AI-powered cobots simplify programming for high-mix, low-volume welding.

As industrial manufacturers face higher variability and labor gaps, companies like Universal Robots are enabling Physical AI for automation that boosts flexibility, speed and resilience in modern manufacturing.

Humanoid robots fascinate, but are they safe and practical? Discover why purpose-built designs outperform humanoid robots in reliability, stability, and compliance for real-world robotics.

A practical guide to 2D versus 3D, lighting, cycle time and open-platform vision integration for robots for manufacturers struggling with vision integration.