TM12 vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of TM12 (Techman Robot Inc.) 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
- TM12Taiwan
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- TM122016
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- TM120 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TM12$34,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- TM12ACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- TM1212 kg
- UR10e10 kg
Max TCP Speed
- TM124.7 m/s
- UR10e1 m/s
Reach
- TM121,300 mm
- UR10e1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- TM126
- UR10e6
Repeatability
- TM12±0.5 mm
- UR10e±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- TM1233.3 kg
- UR10e33.5 kg
Mounting Options
- TM12—
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- TM12—
- UR10eIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- TM12ISO 10218-1 + ISO/TS 15066
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- TM12none
- UR10ewrist external
Duty Cycle
- TM12—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- TM12Yes
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- TM12No
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- TM12no coding or pendant
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- TM12—
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- TM12—
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- TM12—
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- TM12—
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- TM12—
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
Fieldbus Protocols
- TM12—
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- TM12—
- UR10eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TM12$34,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $34,000 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 10 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 4.7 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Reach | 1,300 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 33.3 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 + 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no coding or pendant | 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) | $34,000 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
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 | TM12 | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $34,000 | $46,153 |
| Payback period | 8.2 mo | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $216,000 | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +635% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes TM12 and UR10e?
TM12 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were TM12 and UR10e launched?
TM12 launched in 2016. UR10e launched in 2008.
How do TM12 and UR10e compare on the Robo Score?
TM12 scores 66.6 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 TM12 compare to UR10e?
TM12 has a reach of 1300 mm. UR10e has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are TM12 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 TM12 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
TM12 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.