Industrial Robotics Companies UK

Industrial robots are transforming UK manufacturing, performing welding, assembly, material handling, machine tending, palletising, painting, and inspection tasks with speed, precision, and consistency that manual operations cannot match. The UK robotics sector encompasses robot manufacturers, systems integrators who design and install robotic cells and systems, and specialists in collaborative robots (cobots) that work safely alongside human operators.

This category lists UK industrial robotics companies including robot cell integrators, robot system designers, cobot specialists, and end-of-arm tooling manufacturers.

Robot Types and Applications

Articulated robots (six-axis) are the most versatile industrial robots, used for arc welding, spot welding, painting, assembly, machine tending, and material handling. SCARA robots excel at high-speed pick-and-place and assembly tasks in a horizontal plane. Delta (spider) robots provide ultra-fast picking and packaging in food, pharmaceutical, and electronics applications. Collaborative robots (cobots) from manufacturers including Universal Robots, FANUC, ABB, and KUKA enable automation in environments where traditional industrial robots would require extensive safety fencing, making them particularly attractive for SME manufacturers.

Mobile robots — both autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) — are increasingly deployed in UK manufacturing and warehousing for internal logistics, material transport, and goods-to-person fulfilment. These systems integrate with warehouse management and manufacturing execution systems to optimise material flow.

UK Robotics Landscape

The UK has a growing community of robotics integrators who design, build, and install turnkey robotic systems. These companies combine expertise in mechanical design, electrical engineering, robot programming, machine vision, and safety systems to deliver complete automated solutions. Many are accredited system partners of major robot manufacturers (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, Staubli, Universal Robots) and can access manufacturer training, simulation tools, and technical support.

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry operates one of Europe’s most comprehensive robotics and automation demonstration facilities, supporting UK manufacturers in evaluating and adopting robotic technologies. The UK’s Catapult Network and Innovate UK provide funding and support programmes to help SME manufacturers invest in robotics.

Search this directory for UK industrial robotics companies by application type, robot brand expertise, and sector experience.