Head to head
Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA vs Universal Robots UR5e
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Collaborative arm for shared assembly workspaces
The cobot that defined the category.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
On paper these two are close, both carry 5 kg and 910 mm against 850 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA on the CR800-05VD and the Universal Robots UR5e on the PolyScope, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA lists Floor and Ceiling mounting while the Universal Robots UR5e lists Any mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at assembly and machine tending, with the Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA stretching to packaging and the Universal Robots UR5e to quality inspection.
- Power and force limiting on every joint
- Simple hand-guided teaching
- Compact footprint for benchtop cells
- Integrates with Mitsubishi's factory automation stack
- Huge ecosystem of UR+ end-effectors
- Easy to program
- Built-in force sensing
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA or the Universal Robots UR5e?
- The Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA and Universal Robots UR5e match at 5 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA has more reach at 910 mm versus 850 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.03 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA or the Universal Robots UR5e?
- Match the pick to the job. The Mitsubishi MELFA ASSISTA is a collaborative arm at 5 kg and 910 mm. The Universal Robots UR5e is a collaborative arm at 5 kg and 850 mm.