# Robot Zone: Share Fun Robot Stuff **URL:** https://forum.universal-robots.com/c/robot-zone/46.md [Latest](https://forum.universal-robots.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.universal-robots.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.universal-robots.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Robot Zone: Share Fun Robot Stuff category](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/about-the-robot-zone-share-fun-robot-stuff-category/13383)
**Author:** [@RobH](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/RobH)\ **Replies:** 0
Share fun and interesting news or articles on the world of robotics. --- ## [New UR generation for Arm, CB and Teach Pendant!](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/new-ur-generation-for-arm-cb-and-teach-pendant/43323)
**Author:** [@properInproperizer](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/properInproperizer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/new-ur-generation-for-arm-cb-and-teach-pendant/43323 "2026-09-14T16:44:04Z")
Great news! (kind of) As some of us knew be rumours UR recognized the lack of connectivity through the arm and therefore the frequent need of having ugly and hindering cable along, and they are working on new HW. Today … --- ## [UR12e Beer Challenge - Has Anyone Done Something Similar? 🍺](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur12e-beer-challenge-has-anyone-done-something-similar/43154)
**Author:** [@properInproperizer](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/properInproperizer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur12e-beer-challenge-has-anyone-done-something-similar/43154 "2026-08-07T12:53:23Z")
Hi everyone, we’ve just received a brand-new UR12e. It will be integrated into a new production line project this autumn, but for now it is sitting in my office because I still need to evaluate and test a few things. On… --- ## [Fun interactive applications?](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/fun-interactive-applications/41997)
**Author:** [@mafa](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/mafa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/fun-interactive-applications/41997 "2025-12-15T08:25:00Z")
I was wondering, has anybody made something fun and/or interactive with a robot? for showing of cool stuff? kind of like AATB has made some interesting stuff AATB – Practice for Non-Industrial Robotics And like the UR t… --- ## [Vr controlled robotic arm](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/vr-controlled-robotic-arm/41313)
**Author:** [@2383120](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/2383120)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/vr-controlled-robotic-arm/41313 "2025-09-29T10:19:35Z")
Hey UR Community! I’ve been tinkering with UR5 control and just wrapped a Unity-based VR setup that lets you teleoperate the UR5 arm using a Meta Quest controller. It handles real-time pose tracking, gripper actions fo… --- ## [Education Program, robot kit for schools & universities](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/education-program-robot-kit-for-schools-universities/23400)
**Author:** [@MikeM](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/MikeM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/education-program-robot-kit-for-schools-universities/23400 "2022-12-14T23:10:11Z")
Saw this on LinkedIn and figured I’d share. Seems like a pretty neat idea for those who would like to get involved in teaching or sharing their wealth of knowledge working with UR’s. Probably a great way to get access to… --- ## [Survey: Visual Design of Cobots](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/survey-visual-design-of-cobots/29109)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_UX](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/Jacob_UX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/survey-visual-design-of-cobots/29109 "2023-06-21T06:44:48Z")
Hi everyone I am Jacob from the UX and design team here at Universal Robots. We would like to learn more about your honest opinion on the visual identity of UR robots compared to other cobots out there in the market. So… --- ## [New UR20 Announcement](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/new-ur20-announcement/22185)
**Author:** [@MikeM](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/MikeM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/new-ur20-announcement/22185 "2022-07-04T14:42:51Z")
I’m surprised UR hasn’t shared this yet. UR20 Announcement You can get the specification sheet on their website. --- ## [Weekly online session to learn about UR5](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/weekly-online-session-to-learn-about-ur5/20163)
**Author:** [@anon31298519](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/anon31298519)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/weekly-online-session-to-learn-about-ur5/20163 "2022-03-26T01:33:32Z")
I’m a developer based in the Bay Area with a passion for teaching. I was previously at 2 robotics startups Misty Robotics and Jibo. I am working with Scott Livingston (Caltech PhD + Rerobots Founder). We recently acqu… --- ## [A usability survey- compare these two interface designs](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/a-usability-survey-compare-these-two-interface-designs/15426)
**Author:** [@anon25580811](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/anon25580811)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/a-usability-survey-compare-these-two-interface-designs/15426 "2021-07-12T21:08:19Z")
Here we provide the two interface designs of the teaching pendant. And we need your help to rating your feelings in our survey, which aims at the usability of the interfaces. We believe participation will definitely hel… --- ## [UR3 interactive web-configurator with CAD](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur3-interactive-web-configurator-with-cad/14994)
**Author:** [@anon83072388](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/anon83072388)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur3-interactive-web-configurator-with-cad/14994 "2021-06-18T13:38:53Z")
I have built a prototype web-configurator with CAD for the UR3 model here. Its just a 4 DOF experiment with very few options. Im looking for feedback on what would make something like this more than an experiment and ac… --- ## [Cobot Applications in video production](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/cobot-applications-in-video-production/14270)
**Author:** [@gregory.smith](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/gregory.smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/cobot-applications-in-video-production/14270 "2021-05-11T15:13:23Z")
Saw this on LinkedIn yesterday. Using a UR arm to provide smooth pans in 3 dimensions for a commercial shoot. It reminded me of this case story from Arcam: Are there other video production solutions out there? --- ## [Hilti's Jaibot - cobot mounted on mobile base](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/hiltis-jaibot-cobot-mounted-on-mobile-base/14264)
**Author:** [@gregory.smith](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/gregory.smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/hiltis-jaibot-cobot-mounted-on-mobile-base/14264 "2021-05-11T12:24:21Z")
Designed to accurately drill holes for utilities in concrete slab ceilings. Great OEM use of the cobot outside the factory. --- ## [Maintaining Wind Turbines](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/maintaining-wind-turbines/13637)
**Author:** [@gregory.smith](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/gregory.smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/maintaining-wind-turbines/13637 "2021-05-06T13:02:00Z")
I saw the rope robotics solution a few months ago, and I just recently saw a Siemens Gamesa thing doing the same thing. I love seeing cobots outside the lab. rope robotics: Rope Robotics working in Sweden - YouTube Si… --- ## [UR Blog post showing some of my favorite automotive applications](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur-blog-post-showing-some-of-my-favorite-automotive-applications/13413)
**Author:** [@RobH](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/RobH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur-blog-post-showing-some-of-my-favorite-automotive-applications/13413 "2021-04-05T15:23:24Z")
--- ## [ARM Institute's Robotic Inspection for Aviatiion](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/arm-institutes-robotic-inspection-for-aviatiion/13410)
**Author:** [@RobH](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/RobH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2021, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/arm-institutes-robotic-inspection-for-aviatiion/13410 "2021-04-05T15:06:02Z")
“The inspection process is burdensome, subjective, and requires months and years of training.” “A reliable robotic inspector will enable inspection of complex metallic parts at all times of day with no loss of consitenc…