Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot vs UR18
Side-by-side comparison of Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot (Nachi Robotic Systems) and UR18 (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotUnited States
- UR18Denmark
Year First Available
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot2018
- UR18—
Verified Deployments
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
- UR180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotContact for quote
- UR18$65,065–$68,435 USD
Availability Status
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotACTIVE
- UR18ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR18IP65
Reach
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR18950 mm
Payload
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR1818 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR184 m/s
Robot Weight
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR1839.2 kg
Mounting Options
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR18floor, ceiling, wall, inverted
Safety
Safety Rating
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotISO 13849-1 PLe
- UR18Cat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robotnone
- UR18joint level all
Duty Cycle
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR1824 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR181 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotYes
- UR18Yes
Offline Programming
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotNo
- UR18Yes
Programming Interface
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotDirect Teach joystick, hand-guided programming
- UR18teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR18iso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR18Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR1824V DC + pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR18Python, URScript
Fieldbus Protocols
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR18EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot—
- UR18Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative RobotContact for quote
- UR18$65,065–$68,435 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,065–$68,435 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 950 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 18 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 39.2 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 13849-1 PLe | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Direct Teach joystick, hand-guided programming | 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) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,065–$68,435 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Degrees of Freedom, Repeatability, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, 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 | Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot | UR18 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $66,750 |
| Payback period | — | 16.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $183,250 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +275% |
Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot and UR18?
Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot is made by Nachi Robotic Systems, based in US. UR18 is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How do Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot and UR18 compare on the Robo Index?
Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot grades AA on the Robo Index. UR18 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot and UR18 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 Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot and UR18?
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
Nachi Robotic Systems - Collaborative Robot 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 Robo Index is calculated.