ER-series 6-axis industrial robots vs Universal Robots UR18 Collaborative Robot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of ER-series 6-axis industrial robots (Estun Automation Co., Ltd.) and Universal Robots UR18 Collaborative Robot Arm (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| ER-series 6-axis industrial robotsindustrial-armEstun Automation Co., Ltd. 49.0Trust Score |  Universal Robots UR18 Collaborative Robot Armindustrial-armUniversal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)58.9Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | CN | DK |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 1993 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $14,300 | $57,754 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.08 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 550 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 164 kg | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,300 | $57,754 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
About this comparison
ER-series 6-axis industrial robots vs Universal Robots UR18 Collaborative Robot Arm compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Trust Score is calculated.