M3 XBots vs UR18
Side-by-side comparison of M3 XBots (Planar Motor) and UR18 (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
 M3 XBotscobotPlanar Motor—Trust Score |  UR18cobotUniversal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)—Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | DK |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 18 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,750 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.001 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 64 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, wall, custom | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP69K | IP65 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | PLC Interface via PROFINET, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, EtherNet/IP[4] | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC + pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, URScript |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | All common fieldbus systems | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
About this comparison
M3 XBots vs UR18 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 Trust Score is calculated.