Robotics
Teradyne Robotics to Make Cobots in Michigan
UR cobots will be made in USA for first time.
The new UR15 cobot from Universal Robots has a maximum tool center point speed of 5 meters per second, making it the fastest cobot in company’s portfolio. Photo courtesy Universal Robots
WIXOM, MI—Teradyne Robotics, the manufacturer of Universal Robots brand collaborative robots, will open a new operations hub here in 2026.
The new facility could also make Teradyne’s MiR brand of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). It will also serve as a regional customer training center, service hub, and visitor experience center.
With support from a $2.7 million grant from the Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP), the facility expands Teradyne Robotics’ presence in the Detroit area, creating more than 200 jobs over the coming years.
“This new U.S. operations hub is a pivotal step to support the growth of advanced robotics in America and demonstrates our commitment to customers in the United States,” says Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of Teradyne Robotics. “Our customers are looking to robotics not only to boost competitiveness, but also to make factory floors more attractive to the next generation of workers. With this facility, we’re investing in both automation and education: scaling up deployment, service, and training capabilities to meet the evolving needs of U.S. manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing.”
Teradyne already has a large robotics customer base in North America and a regional robotics office in Novi, MI. The company is based in North Reading, MA, with its robotics R&D based in Denmark.Looking for quick answers on assembly and manufacturing topics? Try Ask ASM, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ASM
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