FlexLink RC12 vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of FlexLink RC12 (FlexLink Systems Inc.) and UR10e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlexLink RC12Sweden
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- FlexLink RC122024
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- FlexLink RC120 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FlexLink RC12Contact for quote
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- FlexLink RC12ACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- FlexLink RC1210 kg
- UR10e10 kg
Robot Weight
- FlexLink RC12360 kg
- UR10e33.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- FlexLink RC128 m/s
- UR10e1 m/s
Reach
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10e1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10e6
Repeatability
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10e±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- FlexLink RC12floor
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10eIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- FlexLink RC12ISO/TS 15066
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- FlexLink RC12none
- UR10ewrist external
Duty Cycle
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- FlexLink RC12Yes
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- FlexLink RC12No
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- FlexLink RC12Robot Config drag-and-drop
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
Fieldbus Protocols
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- FlexLink RC12—
- UR10eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FlexLink RC12Contact for quote
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 10 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 360 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | wrist external |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Robot Config drag-and-drop | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, URScript, .NET |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | FlexLink RC12 | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $46,153 |
| Payback period | — | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +442% |
FlexLink RC12 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes FlexLink RC12 and UR10e?
FlexLink RC12 is made by FlexLink Systems Inc., based in SE. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were FlexLink RC12 and UR10e launched?
FlexLink RC12 launched in 2024. UR10e launched in 2008.
How do FlexLink RC12 and UR10e compare on the Robo Score?
FlexLink RC12 scores 57.8 on the Robo Score. UR10e scores 75.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are FlexLink RC12 and UR10e 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 FlexLink RC12 and UR10e?
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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FlexLink RC12 vs UR10e 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 Robo Score is calculated.