LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR (KUKA Robotics) 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
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRGermany
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR0 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR30 kg
- UR10e33.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10e1 m/s
Payload
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR14 kg
- UR10e10 kg
Reach
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR820 mm
- UR10e1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR7
- UR10e6
Repeatability
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR±0.1 mm
- UR10e±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRfloor, inverted, angle
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRIP54
- UR10eIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRISO/TS 15066
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRnone
- UR10ewrist external
Duty Cycle
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRsimulation
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRDIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
- UR10eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $35,000 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 14 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 820 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, inverted, angle | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating | IP54 | 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 (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | simulation | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | DIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6 | 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) | $35,000 USD | $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
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $35,000 | $46,153 |
| Payback period | 8.4 mo | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $215,000 | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +614% | +442% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR and UR10e?
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR and UR10e compare on the Robo Score?
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR scores 65.5 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.
How does the reach of LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR compare to UR10e?
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR has a reach of 820 mm. UR10e has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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 LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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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About this comparison
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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.