Universal Robots Academy Has Empowered Over 200,000 People to Use Collaborative Robotics

Since 2016, Universal Robots, the leading global company in collaborative robots (cobots), has been offering robotics training to customers and individuals interested in collaborative robotics.

With a remarkable surge in popularity over the past few years and a presence of 119 onsite training centers worldwide, the Universal Robots Academy has attracted over 200,000 robotics enthusiasts.

Mikkel Vahl, the Global Head of Academy and Education, expresses enthusiasm about the Academy's growth: "Witnessing the global community of robotics enthusiasts joining us to enhance their robotic skills and benefit from our training is truly amazing. Our mission revolves around enabling automation for anyone, anywhere. A pivotal aspect of this mission involves delivering high-quality training to our customers and robotics enthusiasts, equipping them with the skills necessary to unleash the full potential of their cobots."

Universal Robots caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from large global corporations to small family-owned enterprises, providing automation solutions for tasks as varied as bin picking, heavy-load palletizing, and ship welding. This diversity is mirrored in the Universal Robots Academy's offerings, which encompass a range of courses, from free virtual e-learning to comprehensive in-person classroom training.

Mikkel Vahl highlights the impact of training on success: "Irrespective of your task or company size, you can access relevant training that can significantly contribute to your automation success. Our observation is clear – customers who undergo training with us ultimately attain greater success and confidence."

The reason behind this correlation is straightforward, he explains. "Compared to other industrial robots, cobots are simpler to program and operate. However, whether you're an application engineer, a robotics expert, or new to the field, you stand to gain from instructor-led training."

One example is Jon Gelston, owner of Aim Processing, an injection molding company based in Colorado. Despite having limited experience in robot programming, Gelston utilized the free online resources provided by the UR Academy. He shares his experience: "The self-training modules, available in both video and read-along formats, were extremely valuable in terms of understanding applications and process improvements. By utilizing resources from the UR training database, support site, as well as the Universal Robots' community, the project achieved remarkable success."

In essence, Universal Robots Academy's exponential growth and the success stories like Gelston's underscore the company's commitment to democratizing robotics education and empowering individuals and businesses to harness the potential of cobots.

Source:businesswire.com