LARA 3 vs UR16e
Side-by-side comparison of LARA 3 (NEURA Robotics) 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
- LARA 3Germany
- UR16eDenmark
Year First Available
- LARA 3—
- UR16e2019
Verified Deployments
- LARA 30 Deployments
- UR16e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LARA 3$16,500
- UR16eContact for quote
Availability Status
- LARA 3ACTIVE
- UR16eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- LARA 314 kg
- UR16e16 kg
Reach
- LARA 31,400 mm
- UR16e900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LARA 3—
- UR16e6
Repeatability
- LARA 3±0.01 mm
- UR16e—
Robot Weight
- LARA 353 kg
- UR16e33.1 kg
Mounting Options
- LARA 3all directions
- UR16e—
IP Rating
- LARA 3IP65
- UR16e—
Safety
Safety Rating
- LARA 3PLd 3, SIL3
- UR16eCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- LARA 3integrated wrist ft
- UR16ejoint level all
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LARA 3—
- UR16e1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- LARA 3Yes
- UR16eYes
Offline Programming
- LARA 3No
- UR16e—
Programming Interface
- LARA 3visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
- UR16eteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- LARA 3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP
- UR16e—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LARA 3$16,500
- UR16eContact for quote
CaaS / Month
- LARA 3$1,000
- UR16e—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 14 kg | 16 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,400 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 53 kg | 33.1 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | all directions | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PLd 3, SIL3 | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | joint level all |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | Contact for quote |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes LARA 3 and UR16e?
LARA 3 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. UR16e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do LARA 3 and UR16e compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LARA 3 scores 52/100. UR16e scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LARA 3 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 LARA 3 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
LARA 3 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.