Universal Robots Overview
- Year Founded
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2005
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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1,000
- Latest Deal Type
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PE Growth
- Financing Rounds
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4
- Investments
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1
Universal Robots General Information
Description
Developer of robotic arms intended to make businesses human-centric, resilient, and sustainable. The company offers ultra-lightweight, compact collaborative industrial robots built directly inside machinery that automate repetitive, dangerous, and monotonous tasks, enabling manufacturers to solve labour shortages, increase productivity, and improve product quality.
Contact Information
Website
www.universal-robots.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Energivej 51
- Odense S
- 5260 Odense
- Denmark
Corporate Office
- Energivej 51
- Odense S
- 5260 Odense
- Denmark
Universal Robots Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Universal Robots Comparisons
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Universal Robots Competitors (12)
One of Universal Robots’s 12 competitors is READY Robotics, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Columbus, OH.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READY Robotics | Formerly VC-backed | Columbus, OH | ||||
| Avidbots | Venture Capital-Backed | Kitchener, Canada | ||||
| Comau | Private Equity-Backed | Grugliasco, Italy | ||||
| Rethink Robotics | Formerly VC-backed | Hebron, KY | ||||
| Blue Ocean Robotics | Formerly VC-backed | Odense, Denmark |
Universal Robots Patents
Universal Robots Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-11602862-B2 | Pneumatic hose assembly for a robot | Active | 11-Mar-2020 | ||
| US-20210283789-A1 | Pneumatic hose assembly for a robot | Active | 11-Mar-2020 | ||
| US-20220402127-A9 | Multi-angle end effector | Inactive | 26-Nov-2019 | ||
| US-11203116-B2 | System and method for predicting robotic tasks with deep learning | Active | 02-Aug-2019 | ||
| US-20210031365-A1 | System and method for predicting robotic tasks with deep learning | Active | 02-Aug-2019 | B25J9/163 |
Universal Robots Signals
Universal Robots Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Universal Robots Investments (1)
Universal Robots’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with OnRobot for . The deal was made on 13-Oct-2016.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnRobot | 13-Oct-2016 | Early Stage VC | Other Hardware |
Universal Robots Exits (1)
Universal Robots’s most recent exit was on 13-Oct-2016 from OnRobot. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnRobot | 13-Oct-2016 | Completed |
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Universal Robots Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teradyne Robotics Denmark | Odense S, Denmark | 2025 | |
| Universal Robots (UK) | Sheffield, United Kingdom | 2019 |
Universal Robots FAQs
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When was Universal Robots founded?
Universal Robots was founded in 2005.
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Where is Universal Robots headquartered?
Universal Robots is headquartered in Odense, Denmark.
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What is the size of Universal Robots?
Universal Robots has 1,000 total employees.
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What industry is Universal Robots in?
Universal Robots’s primary industry is Other Hardware.
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Is Universal Robots a private or public company?
Universal Robots is a Private company.
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What is Universal Robots’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Universal Robots is .
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Who are Universal Robots’s investors?
Denmark's Export and Investment Fund, Science Ventures, and Syddansk Innovation have invested in Universal Robots.
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Who are Universal Robots’s competitors?
READY Robotics, Avidbots, Comau, Rethink Robotics, and Blue Ocean Robotics are some of the 12 competitors of Universal Robots.
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Who acquired Universal Robots?
Universal Robots was acquired by Teradyne.
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