Cobot 3000 vs UR16e
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and UR16e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cobot 3000—
- UR16eDenmark
Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023
- UR16e2019
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- UR16e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000
- UR16eContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- UR16e—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- UR16eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- UR16e16 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- UR16e—
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- UR16e900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- UR16e6
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- UR16e—
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- UR16e33.1 kg
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- UR16e—
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- UR16e—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- UR16eCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- UR16ejoint level all
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Cobot 3000—
- UR16e1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- UR16eYes
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- UR16eteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000
- UR16eContact for quote
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- UR16e—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 16 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 33.1 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 | Contact for quote |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cobot 3000 and UR16e?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. UR16e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were Cobot 3000 and UR16e launched?
Cobot 3000 launched in 2023. UR16e launched in 2019.
How do Cobot 3000 and UR16e compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Cobot 3000 scores 56/100. UR16e scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Cobot 3000 compare to UR16e?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. UR16e has a reach of 900 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 and UR16e in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Cobot 3000 and UR16e?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Cobot 3000 vs UR16e compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.