Why learn with Universal Robots (UR)?

1. Collaboration & Safety First

• Unlike traditional industrial robots that require cages or barriers, UR cobots are lightweight and designed with built-in safety features (force and torque sensing)

• They can stop automatically if they detect unexpected contact, making them safe to share workspaces with human operators

  
  

2. Ease of Use

• UR developed one of the most user-friendly programming interfaces in robotics

• Even people without coding experience can program tasks using a simple touchscreen, drag-and-drop software, or by physically moving the robot arm to "teach" positions

  
  

3. Flexibility & Quick Deployment

• Their cobots are designed for plug-and-play integration. They can be set up in hours (not weeks like traditional robots)

• Easy to move between production lines, which is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with variable production needs

  
  

4. Compact, Lightweight Design

• UR cobots are portable, space-saving, and can be mounted in almost any orientation

• This makes them suitable for small factories or labs where floor space is limited

  
  

5. Wide Range of Applications

• UR cobots can handle welding, machine tending, assembly, packaging, quality inspection, and even lab automation

• With the UR+ ecosystem, users can add grippers, sensors, and software from third-party providers to expand capabilities

  
  

6. Accessibility for SMEs

• Before UR, robotics was dominated by large, costly industrial systems. UR lowered the barrier by offering more affordable, scalable, and easy-to-integrate robots, opening automation to smaller companies

  
  

7. Global Ecosystem & Support

• Universal Robots has built a large community of users, integrators, and developers, plus the UR Academy (free online training), making knowledge and support widely accessible

For more information on the UR courses offered by CELTEC, pleae visit celtec.ie/urcore