Nova 5 vs UR10e

Side-by-side comparison of Nova 5 (Dobot) and UR10e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Nova 566.4

UR10e75.9

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Nova 5China
UR10eDenmark

Year First Available

Nova 52019
UR10e2008

Verified Deployments

Nova 50 Deployments
UR10e0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD

Availability Status

Nova 5ACTIVE
UR10eACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Nova 55 kg
UR10e10 kg

Reach

Nova 5850 mm
UR10e1,300 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Nova 56
UR10e6

Repeatability

Nova 5±0.05 mm
UR10e±0.05 mm

Max TCP Speed

Nova 52 m/s
UR10e1 m/s

Robot Weight

Nova 514 kg
UR10e33.5 kg

Mounting Options

Nova 5任意角度
UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail

IP Rating

Nova 5IP54
UR10eIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

Nova 5IP54
UR10eCat3 PLd

Force/Torque Sensing

Nova 5none
UR10ewrist external

Duty Cycle

Nova 5—
UR10e24 7 continuous

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Nova 5Yes
UR10eYes

Offline Programming

Nova 5No
UR10eYes

Programming Interface

Nova 5drag_and_drop
UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Nova 5—
UR10eiso 9283

Tool Changer Support

Nova 5—
UR10eautomatic

Integrated F/T Sensor

Nova 5—
UR10eYes

Wrist Power Supply

Nova 5—
UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

Nova 5—
UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET

Fieldbus Protocols

Nova 5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet

Digital Twin Support

Nova 5—
UR10eYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD

	Nova 5cobotDobot 66.4Robo Score	UR10ecobotUniversal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne) 75.9Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Denmark
Year First Available (values differ)	2019	2008
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$9,525–$13,790 USD	$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (values differ)	5 kg	10 kg
Reach (values differ)	850 mm	1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability	±0.05 mm	±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	1 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	14 kg	33.5 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	任意角度	floor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating	IP54	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	IP54	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)	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)	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP	MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$9,525–$13,790 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

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Nova 5	UR10e
Investment	$11,658	$46,153
Payback period	2.8 mo	11.1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$238,343	$203,847
ROI (5 yr)	+2045%	+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 Nova 5 and UR10e?

Nova 5 is made by Dobot, based in CN. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.

When were Nova 5 and UR10e launched?

Nova 5 launched in 2019. UR10e launched in 2008.

How do Nova 5 and UR10e compare on the Robo Score?

Nova 5 scores 66.4 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 Nova 5 compare to UR10e?

Nova 5 has a reach of 850 mm. UR10e has a reach of 1300 mm.

Are Nova 5 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 Nova 5 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

Nova 5 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.