Teradyne and Elite Robots settle cobot software dispute without terms disclosed
Teradyne Robotics and Elite Robots Deutschland GmbH settled their legal dispute over Universal Robots software in October, ending a case that began with a preliminary injunction in Germany. Neither company revealed the settlement’s terms, which may include financial payments, software changes, or licensing adjustments. Teradyne, which sells over 100,000 collaborative robots since 2005, sued…
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- Teradyne Robotics and Elite Robots Deutschland settled their software dispute without disclosing terms or financial details
- Teradyne sued Elite Robots in April over alleged copyright infringement of Universal Robots software, leading to a German injunction
- Teradyne’s Gen 7 robot platform launched in September, featuring AI-compatible PolyScope X software and redesigned hardware
The resolution follows Teradyne’s launch of its Gen 7 robot platform in September, featuring redesigned arms, controllers, and PolyScope X software with open APIs for AI applications. The dispute is one of multiple legal actions Teradyne has filed recently, including an ongoing case against JAKA Robotics’ German subsidiary over three patents dating back to 2006. Teradyne’s chief AI officer, James Davidson, will speak at RoboBusiness 2026, an event drawing 1,500+ attendees.
Teradyne Robotics, Elite Robots settle cobot dispute
The Robot Report · 7 October 2026
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