Ufactory
UFACTORY is a tech start-up that had created the world’s first desktop robotic arm, the uArm.
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UFactory, established in 2013 in Shenzhen, China, specializes in developing and manufacturing consumer and industrial robotic arms. The company was founded by a group of robotics developers, with Deng Shitao serving as CEO. They embarked on their entrepreneurial journey by launching a Kickstarter campaign for their first product, the uArm, a desktop robot arm, which significantly surpassed its funding goal. This initial success was followed by an even more successful Indiegogo campaign for the uArm Swift Pro, which raised over a million dollars.
UFactory's business model centers on providing cost-effective robotic solutions to make automation accessible to a broader market, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), educational institutions, researchers, and tech enthusiasts. The company generates revenue through the direct sale of its robotic arms and a variety of accessories. Their clientele includes major companies like Google and Intel, and their products are sold in over 80 countries.
The product line includes several series of robotic arms, each designed for different purposes. The uArm series is aimed at the STEAM education market, helping users learn about programming and robotics. These desktop arms can perform tasks like drawing, laser engraving, and 3D printing. For industrial applications, UFactory developed the xArm series of collaborative robots (cobots). The xArm is available in models with 5, 6, or 7 degrees of freedom, offering flexibility for tasks such as pick-and-place, machine tending, and lab automation. The company also offers the more powerful 850 arm for demanding industrial environments and the compact Lite 6 arm for educational and research purposes. A key feature across their product line is the user-friendly software, UFACTORY Studio, which provides a graphical interface for easy programming and control, alongside open-source SDKs for Python, C++, and ROS for more advanced users.
Keywords: robotic arms, collaborative robots, industrial automation, STEAM education, desktop robot arm, xArm, uArm, robotics manufacturing, automation solutions, SME automation, cobots, robotics research, open-source robotics, machine tending, lab automation, 3D printing robot, laser engraving robot, consumer robotics, Shenzhen, Deng Shitao