ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot vs UR16e
Side-by-side comparison of ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd) 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
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- UR16eDenmark
Year First Available
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- UR16e2019
Verified Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
- UR16e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative RobotACTIVE
- UR16eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot±0.03 mm
- UR16e—
Reach
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- UR16e900 mm
Payload
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- UR16e16 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot6
- UR16e6
Robot Weight
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- UR16e33.1 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- UR16eCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative RobotYes
- UR16ejoint level all
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- UR16e1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative RobotYes
- UR16eYes
Programming Interface
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robotdragging_and_drop, visual_block
- UR16eteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet
- UR16e—
Commercial
Warranty
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot1 yrs
- UR16e—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 900 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 16 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 33.1 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | dragging_and_drop, visual_block | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Mounting Options, IP Rating, 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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot and UR16e?
ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. UR16e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot and UR16e compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot scores 22/100. 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 ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot compare to UR16e?
ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot has a reach of 1327 mm. UR16e has a reach of 900 mm.
Are ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot 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 ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot 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
ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot 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.