UR Studio simulator validates cobot setups before deployment

Universal Robots A/S, a leading developer of collaborative robot arms, today released its UR Studio simulation tool at Automatica in Munich, Germany. The Teradyne Inc. unit said UR Studio is built on PolyScope X, its open and AI-ready software platform.

UR Studio enables customers, partners and integrators to build 1:1 online simulations of workcells and simulate every key aspect of the setup, said Universal Robots. With UR Studio, users can test robot movements; simulate reach, speed, and workflow; and calculate cycle times.

“It’s all about confidence and ease of deployment,” stated Tero Tolonen, Universal Robots’ chief product officer. “Whether you are new to automation or an experienced customer optimizing a complex cell, you want assurance and certainty before making the final decision on your solution. With UR Studio, we now provide an intuitive, easy-accessible tool to simulate and visualize the end-user setup and thoroughly test the cell and its capabilities – mapping out details for maximum efficiency and performance.”

Universal Robots said UR Studio gives users the ability to interact with its cobot portfolio and various components — such as pallets, machines, and workpieces — and end effectors, including standard grippers.

Items can be configured to the user’s preferences with the option of importing elements to mimic the workspace, added the Odense, Denmark-based company. This ensures the final system fits within the real-world environment, which results in smoother deployments and faster return on investment (ROI).

UR Studio also helps identify potential problems early on, reducing downtime and avoiding the risk of costly adjustments, said Universal Robots.

The free UR Studio runs on desktop browsers requiring no installation. Users do need to log into the UR Studio website to get started.

The simulated environment currently offers pre-made templates for common cobot applications such as machine tending, screwdriving, palletizing, and pick and place. Universsal Robots said it will continue to add new application templates to the simulator.

UR Studio available with other software

UR Studio is initially available in English and will soon be released in German, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), and Japanese.

Universal Robots said PolyScope X is built to support simulation from the ground up, so users can create and validate solutions in a virtual space before committing to the floor. From exploring different robot models or choosing which setup works best to testing optimized cycle times, UR Studio is designed to let users experiment freely with PolyScope X so they can solve specific automation challenges and deploy with certainty.

Earlier this month, Universal Robots announced early access to its Direct Torque Control technology for force-and power-limited robot arms. The technology gives researchers and developers real-time control of all the joints in a UR cobot at 500 Hz, with no custom stack required.

Having the ability to directly control the torque of all the arm’s joints opens vast opportunities for cobots to carry out demanding tasks, the company said.

Universal Robots surpassed 100,000 cobots sold over its lifetime earlier in 2025. In May, the company released the UR15, its fastest robot yet. The UR15 has a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s to reduce cycle times, increase productivity, and reduce costs across applications and industries.

For pick-and-place applications, the company said the UR15 delivers up to 30% cycle time improvements compared with other UR models.