Universal Robots pioneered the collaborative robot (cobot) market. Its UR series cobots are used by SMEs globally for assembly, pick-and-place, and quality inspection.
Surgical robots, AI diagnostics, and automated laboratory systems transforming healthcare delivery globally. Universal Robots's automation score of 4 reflects its R&D intensity ($0.3B annually) and AI patent portfolio of 180 patents.
| # | Company | Automation Score | AI Patents | R&D ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intuitive Surgical | 3100 | $1.2B | |
| 2 | Stryker Mako | 680 | $0.9B | |
| 3 | Medtronic Hugo | 420 | $0.55B | |
| 4 | CMR Surgical | 310 | $0.35B | |
| 5 | Accuray | 210 | $0.12B |