UR Technical Summit 2024 in Detroit

Join us for a dynamic 1.5-day Technical Summit, where top industry experts will share the latest trends, launches, and essential insights on Ai, application deep dives, product news, and more.

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Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2024

Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center

The event will be hosted at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, soaring 73 floors above the Detroit River on the award-winning Detroit International Riverwalk.

Explore the heart of Detroit’s revitalization with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located near public transportation and offering great parking options for all guests.

Day 1 networking happy hour is optional.

Special room block: Enjoy discounted rates on hotel rooms by booking today!

Your UR Experience

Kick-off with a Networking Happy Hour, perfect for reconnecting with colleagues and making new connections.

The next day, dive into a full schedule featuring impactful keynotes from senior leaders on Ai, interactive workshops across four tracks, and valuable networking opportunities.

Highlights include expert speed dating with exciting prizes and a surprise wrap-up session.

Maximize your experience by connecting with all the experts on LinkedIn before the event!

Opening Remarks and Keynote Speakers

Jonathan Sbert, VP of Sales, Americas & Philip Hollingsworth, Head of Application Engineering

Opening Keynote: A glance at the competitive landscape

Jonathan Sbert is the Vice President of Sales - Americas at Universal Robots, with over 18 years of leadership experience in technology creation and management across the Agriculture, Medical, and Oil & Gas industries. He holds an MBA from Rice University and a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida.

Philip Hollingsworth is the Regional Head of Applications Engineering at Universal Robots, with over nine years of experience in robotics and automation. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University. Philip has a strong background in applications engineering, having held senior roles at Sparkem Technology and HVH ReEngineering.

Nicolai Anton Lynnerup, Research & Innovation Engineer, Product Manager

PolyScope X Launch - A deep dive into the software of the future

Nicolai Anton Lynnerup is a research engineer turned product manager at Universal Robots, bringing a deep understanding of robotics and AI to product development. With a PhD in the field, he excels in bridging technology and business to deliver innovative solutions.

His expertise includes continuous discovery and delivery, product strategy, and stakeholder communication. Nicolai is committed to developing high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.

Day 1 - September 30th

6:00 pm- 9:00 Networking happy hour to reconnect with UR contacts, old and new friends.

Day 2 - October 1st (Full-day Program)

08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast

09:00 - 09:30 Opening remarks by Jonathan Sbert & Philip Hollingsworth

09:30 -10:15 PolyScope X Launch and deep dive with Nicolai Lynnerup

10:15 - 10:30 Break

10:30 -11:45 Workshop part 1 – 4 tracks

11:45 - 12:15 Facilitated networking

12:15 - 1:00 Lunch break

1:00 - 1:30 UR Expert Speed dating – Connect with 5 experts in 30 minutes

1:30 - 2:45 Workshop part 2 – 4 tracks

2:45 - 3:00 Break

3:00 - 4:15 Workshop part 3 – 4 tracks

4:15 - 4:30 Break

4:30 - 5:00 Reflections, wrap up and surprise.

5:00 - 6:00 Drinks and snacks

Workshop Overview

Nick Sonski, the Industry Sales Manager, SICK Sensor Intelligence

SICK End of Arm Safeguard

SICK’s End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS), the world’s first contactless safety solution for robot end-effectors and workpieces. Enhance safety and productivity in your collaborative applications with seamless integration into the UR ecosystem and quick 15-minute installation. Ensure safe human-robot interaction across various tasks, from pick & place to machine tending. Join us to learn how EOAS can revolutionize your robotic safety measures.

Jeff Sprenger, Senior Global Product Manager - Cobot Motion

External Motion Control and World Model

Introduction and detailed overview of single-axis rotary, multi-axis rotary, linear 7th axis coordinated motion, world model and EtherCAT. Deep dive into the use case and capabilities with this feature set.

Justin Crump & Seth Wraight, Application Engineer, Large Accounts

Vision Integration

The session will cover the best practices for choosing the right vision system for the application, including 2D vs. 3D, communication protocols, lighting, and robot-mounted vs. static-mounted, with rich opportunities to share and ask questions.

Zafar Kamil & Aaron Heagerty, Application Engineer, America

Best Practices for Scripting and Headless Installations

Aaron Heagerty is a skilled Application Engineer with extensive experience in mechatronic engineering. Holding a B.S. degree in Mechatronic Engineering from CSU Chico, he has worked with leading companies in the

Andrew Pether, Innovation Manager, Perception Team Lead

AI

Join our Innovation Manager, Andrew, as he explores the latest advancements in UR with AI and offers an in-depth look at some of our recent projects and upcoming features.

Nicolai Anton Lynnerup, Research & Innovation Engineer, Product Manager

Developer Suite

We'll explore the UR Developer Suite—a comprehensive collection designed for building complete automation solutions. The UR Developer Suite is a collection of all the tools needed to build an entire solution, including developing URCaps, adapting end-effectors, and integrating hardware. There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well.