Smart Tending Machine vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of Smart Tending Machine (Niryo) and UR10e (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
- Smart Tending MachineFrance
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- Smart Tending Machine2026
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- Smart Tending Machine0 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Smart Tending MachineContact for quote
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- Smart Tending MachineACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10e±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10eIP54
Reach
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10e1,300 mm
Payload
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10e10 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Smart Tending Machine6
- UR10e6
Max TCP Speed
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10e1 m/s
Robot Weight
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10e33.5 kg
Mounting Options
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
Safety
Safety Rating
- Smart Tending MachineCE, ISO 10218-2
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10ewrist external
Duty Cycle
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- Smart Tending Machinedrag_and_drop, code_python, proprietary_app
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
Fieldbus Protocols
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- Smart Tending Machine—
- UR10eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Smart Tending MachineContact for quote
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Warranty
- Smart Tending Machine1 yrs
- UR10e—
Lead Time
- Smart Tending Machine2 wks
- UR10e—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 33.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO 10218-2 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | wrist external |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, code_python, proprietary_app | 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) | — | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 2 wks | — |
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
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 | Smart Tending Machine | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $46,153 |
| Payback period | — | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +442% |
Smart Tending Machine 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 Smart Tending Machine and UR10e?
Smart Tending Machine is made by Niryo, based in FR. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were Smart Tending Machine and UR10e launched?
Smart Tending Machine launched in 2026. UR10e launched in 2008.
How do Smart Tending Machine and UR10e compare on the Robo Index?
Smart Tending Machine grades BBB on the Robo Index. UR10e grades AAA. 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 Smart Tending Machine 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 Smart Tending Machine 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
Smart Tending Machine 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 Index is calculated.