How to 'Program' a Robot in Less Than Two Minutes, at IMTS [VIDEO]

Sept. 9, 2014

Universal Robots National Sales Manager Ed Mullen shows how easy it is to program their latest robot.

IndustryWeek Technology Editor Travis Hessman put Ed Mullen, Universal Robots national sales manager, on the spot, asking for a live demonstration of how to program the company's latest robot.

It took Mullen less than two minutes to complete a demonstration.

How long would it take for an operator to learn?

"Five minutes," asserts Mullen.

About the Author

Travis M. Hessman | Editor-in-Chief

Travis Hessman is the editor-in-chief and senior content director for IndustryWeek and New Equipment Digest. He began his career as an intern at IndustryWeek in 2001 and later served as IW's technology and innovation editor. Today, he combines his experience as an educator, a writer, and a journalist to help address some of the most significant challenges in the manufacturing industry, with a particular focus on leadership, training, and the technologies of smart manufacturing.