UR10e vs Z-Arm
Side-by-side comparison of UR10e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) and Z-Arm (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- UR10eDenmark
- Z-ArmChina
Year First Available
- UR10e2008
- Z-Arm—
Verified Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
- Z-Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
- Z-Arm$5,999–$8,015 USD
Availability Status
- UR10eACTIVE
- Z-ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- UR10e33.5 kg
- Z-Arm19 kg
Max TCP Speed
- UR10e1 m/s
- Z-Arm3 m/s
Payload
- UR10e10 kg
- Z-Arm3 kg
Reach
- UR10e1,300 mm
- Z-Arm240 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- UR10e6
- Z-Arm6
Repeatability
- UR10e±0.05 mm
- Z-Arm±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
- Z-Armfloor
IP Rating
- UR10eIP54
- Z-Arm—
Safety
Safety Rating
- UR10eCat3 PLd
- Z-Armcollision detection
Force/Torque Sensing
- UR10ewrist external
- Z-Armnone
Duty Cycle
- UR10e24 7 continuous
- Z-Arm—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- UR10eYes
- Z-ArmNo
Offline Programming
- UR10eYes
- Z-ArmNo
Programming Interface
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
- Z-ArmSDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- UR10eiso 9283
- Z-Arm—
Tool Changer Support
- UR10eautomatic
- Z-Arm—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- UR10eYes
- Z-Arm—
Wrist Power Supply
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- Z-Arm—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
- Z-Arm—
ROS Compatible
- UR10e—
- Z-ArmNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
- Z-ArmEthernet
Digital Twin Support
- UR10eYes
- Z-Arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
- Z-Arm$5,999–$8,015 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $44,636–$47,670 USD | $5,999–$8,015 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 33.5 kg | 19 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 240 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | collision detection |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | wrist external | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, no_code_gui | SDK |
| 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 | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet | Ethernet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $44,636–$47,670 USD | $5,999–$8,015 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, 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 | UR10e | Z-Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $46,153 | $7,007 |
| Payback period | 11.1 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $203,847 | $242,993 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +442% | +3468% |
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 UR10e and Z-Arm?
UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK. Z-Arm is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do UR10e and Z-Arm compare on the Robo Score?
UR10e scores 75.9 on the Robo Score. Z-Arm scores 64.4. 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 UR10e compare to Z-Arm?
UR10e has a reach of 1300 mm. Z-Arm has a reach of 240 mm.
Are UR10e and Z-Arm 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 UR10e and Z-Arm?
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
UR10e vs Z-Arm 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.