Universal Robots Unveils Gen 7 Platform

The Gen 7 platform and Polyscope X software were showcased at PACK EXPO in Chicago, emphasizing built-in cybersecurity and physical AI tools.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Robotics

Photograph of a single white collaborative robot arm on a stainless steel table in an industrial hall with exposed steel trusses and overcast daylight from tall windows. — Universal Robots unveiled its Gen 7 robotics platform and Polyscope X software at PACK EXPO in Chicago, with cybersecurity built into the system. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Universal Robots showcased its Gen 7 robotics platform and Polyscope X software platform at PACK EXPO in Chicago last month. The Gen 7 platform combines robotics, machine vision, and physical AI tools, with cybersecurity embedded into its design.

Why it matters

Manufacturers were hit hardest by ransomware attacks last year, with a 58% year-over-year increase in victims, making built-in security a central concern. The Polyscope X platform is built to comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act, which took effect in 2025.

The Gen 7 platform's safety functions run on a PLd Category 3 safety system and carry TUV certification to ISO 10218 and UL 1740. Cognex 2D and 3D industrial vision systems operate directly on the platform, built around the CB7 Core controller, TP7 Core teach pendant, and SP7 Smart Panel.

The players

Universal Robots

Universal Robots is a Danish collaborative robot manufacturer and a subsidiary of Teradyne known for its cobot arms.

Teradyne Robotics

Teradyne Robotics is the robotics division of Teradyne, the semiconductor test company that owns Universal Robots.

The details

The Gen 7 platform combines the CB7 Core controller, TP7 Core teach pendant, SP7 Smart Panel, and PolyScope X software into a single system. Universal Robots also highlighted that Teradyne Robotics holds IEC 62443-4-1 maturity level certification for its secure development lifecycle practices.

2025: The EU Cyber Resilience Act took effect.
Last month: Universal Robots showcased the Gen 7 platform at PACK EXPO in Chicago.
2027: The Cyber Resilience Act is being implemented in Europe, and is expected to follow in the United States.

The Tech Race

The Polyscope X platform is built to comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act, which took effect in 2025 and is being implemented in Europe in 2027. The Act is expected to follow in the United States, positioning security-by-design as a competitive requirement for industrial robotics makers.

Manufacturers evaluating collaborative robots now face a security checklist tied to the EU Cyber Resilience Act, which affects any firm selling into European markets. Buyers comparing platforms can weigh the Gen 7's built-in cybersecurity and certifications when planning deployments.

The takeaway

Security is moving from an add-on to a baseline requirement for industrial automation. Buyers evaluating robotics platforms should ask vendors about certification levels and compliance with regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act before purchase.