Universal Robots, a Teradyne Robotics company, has introduced Gen 7, its seventh-generation industrial robot platform, at the IMTS trade show. The platform combines new robot arms, a controller, teach pendant and tool flange, all built around the company's PolyScope X robot operating system. Universal Robots says the redesign supplies the computing power, connectivity, sensing and software tools needed to move AI-based robotic applications from development into industrial operations.
Key takeaways
- New arms: three g-Series models — UR10g-1750, UR17g-1300 and UR18g-950 — named by payload in kilograms and reach in millimeters, joining the existing e-Series and UR Series.
- Sensing at the flange: a new g-Series tool flange carries data, power and safety connections for cameras and high-bandwidth sensors without external cabling; built-in force-torque sensing, impedance control and RTDE support dexterous manipulation and force-sensitive assembly.
- Controller: the CB7 Core delivers 40 percent more computing power in a 30 percent smaller footprint, with multi-network communication to PLCs, HMIs, MES platforms, industrial PCs and vision systems, and compatibility with e-Series and UR Series arms.
- Software and safety: PolyScope X adds ISO 10218-1 safety functionality, cybersecurity compliance, open APIs and ROS 2 communication; g-Series robots are TÜV certified to ISO 10218-1 and UL 1740, with PLd Category 3 architecture certified to ISO 13849-1.
- Ecosystem: demonstrations with more than 20 partners, including Cognex, Schunk, Robotiq and Inbolt, whose 3D vision guidance runs natively on the UR controller.
For manufacturers, the emphasis is on reducing integration friction: fewer external components, faster setup and a validated UR+ ecosystem aimed at shortening deployment times for high-mix, low-volume and AI-driven applications.
Source: Robotics & Automation News · Published 2026-09-17T20:19:58 · “Universal Robots launches Gen 7 platform for industrial automation and physical AI”