Kristian Kassow: A pioneer in the cobot industry speaks

In Episode 222 of The Robot Report Podcast, Kristian Kassow, founder and CEO of Kassow Robots and co-founder of Universal Robots, shared his pioneering role in the collaborative robot (cobot) industry. Kassow highlighted his vision of creating lightweight, user-friendly robot arms, which led to the development of the first cobots at Universal Robots. At Kassow Robots, he continues to innovate with seven-axis cobots that provide enhanced flexibility and precision compared to traditional six-axis arms. These seven-axis cobots are designed to avoid singularities and operate effectively in confined spaces, making them suitable for complex industrial tasks while maintaining safety through force and power limitations. The episode also covered notable robotics industry news, including a significant increase in North American robot orders in Q3 2025. According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), orders rose 11.6% in units and 17.2% in revenue compared to Q3 2024, driven mainly by growth in food,