Robotics in Manufacturing
Universal Robotscollaborative

Universal Robots UR5e

The cobot that defined the category.

A lightweight collaborative arm for light assembly, testing, and tending. Its e-Series adds a built-in force/torque sensor for sensitive tasks.

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KINEMATIC SCHEMATIC6 DOF · SERIAL LINKAGE
Payload
5 kg
Reach
850 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
Axes
6

Specifications

Manufacturer-class reference figures

Brand
Universal Robots
Class
collaborative
Payload
5 kg
Reach
850 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
Axes
6
Robot mass
20.6 kg
Protection
IP54
Controller
PolyScope
Introduced
2018
Mounting
Any

Strengths & trade-offs

Strengths

  • +Huge ecosystem of UR+ end-effectors
  • +Easy to program
  • +Built-in force sensing

Consider

  • Low payload
  • IP54 limits wet environments

Where it lands

This model against its closest alternatives

Reach (mm)
Universal Robots UR5e
850 mm
FANUC CRX-10iA
1,249 mm
Universal Robots UR10e
1,300 mm
Payload (kg)
Universal Robots UR5e
5 kg
FANUC CRX-10iA
10 kg
Universal Robots UR10e
12.5 kg

Alternatives to consider

Common questions

What is the payload of the Universal Robots UR5e?
The Universal Robots UR5e has a rated payload of 5 kg.
What is the reach of the Universal Robots UR5e?
The Universal Robots UR5e has a maximum reach of 850 mm.
How precise is the Universal Robots UR5e?
Its rated repeatability is ±0.03 mm across 6 axes.
What is the Universal Robots UR5e used for?
Typical applications include assembly, machine tending, quality inspection. It is a collaborative robot from Universal Robots.
What controller does the Universal Robots UR5e use?
The Universal Robots UR5e runs on the PolyScope controller.