The X-Arm 6 is a Industrial Arm developed by UFACTORY (China), priced at $8,700–$9,500 USD. Key specifications: arm class standard industrial, axes 5, payload 3 kg, reach 700 mm.
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Overview
A versatile robotic arm with 6 degrees of freedom and a 5kg payload capacity, suitable for a wide range of applications that require maneuverability and strength.
Flagship features
- Ultra cost-effective design for tight budgets; marketed as ½ the price of comparable 6-axis arms
- Industrial-grade actuators for 24/7 operation
- Built-in control box for space-saving (integrated in arm base for Lite 6; separate box for X-ARM 6)
- Hand teaching (drag-to-teach) and collision detection for safe human-robot collaboration
- Open-source Python/C++ SDK and ROS/ROS2 packages on GitHub (github.com/xArm-Developer)
- Web-based UFACTORY Studio GUI runs in browser, compatible with macOS, Windows, Ubuntu
Buyer decision signals
Viability
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Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- standard industrial
- Axes
- 5
- Payload
- 3 kg
- Reach
- 700 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.1 mm
- Weight
- 11.2 kg
- TCP speed
- 1 m/s
- Mounting
- floor, ceiling, wall
- Controller
- AC Control Box / DC Control Box
- Programming
- code python,code ros
- Tool flange
- ISO 9409-1-50
- Safety cert.
- CE
- Force limiting
- Yes
- Maturity
- commercial
- Industries
- manufacturing
Company profile
- Founded
- 2013
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Max Joint Speed Deg S
- 180
Power & battery1
- Tool Voltage V
- 24
Compute1
- Ros Industrial Support
- vendor_supported
Other22
- Industries
- electronics,general_manufacturing,other
- Sub Category
- 6-axis
- Max Speed M S
- 3
- Price Currency
- USD
- Tool Current A
- 20.8
- Analog Io Count
- 4
- Company Country
- US
- Digital Io Count
- 32
- Price On Request
- false
- Teach Pendant Type
- wireless_tablet
- Mes Erp Integration
- Modbus RTU
- Primary Applications
- material_handling,assembly,machine_tending
- Programming Languages
- Python,C++
- Additional Information
- - Ultra cost-effective design for tight budgets; marketed as ½ the price of comparable 6-axis arms. - Industrial-grade actuators for 24/7 operation. - Built-in control box for space-saving (integrated in arm base for Lite 6; separate box for X-ARM 6). - Hand teaching (drag-to-teach) and collision detection for safe human-robot collaboration. - Open-source Python/C++ SDK and ROS/ROS2 packages on GitHub (github.com/xArm-Developer). - Web-based UFACTORY Studio GUI runs in browser, compatible with macOS, Windows, Ubuntu. - Drag-and-drop graphical programming, trajectory recording, offline task planning. - 3D simulation environment included. - 1-year warranty; stress tested for minimum 3 years of full-time use. - Certifications: CE. - ATMAE certification available for industrial robotics programming. - Optional kits: Gripper + Camera, Vacuum Gripper + Camera, Bio Gripper. - AC Control Box (100-240VAC) or DC Control Box (48-72VDC) options. - Materials: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber. - ISO Class 5 cleanroom compatible. - Footprint: Ø 126mm. - Base connector type: M5*5. - Robot mounting: Any orientation. - End Effector I/O: 16 DI / 16 DO / 2 AI / 2 AO (Modbus RTU RS485). - Communication: Ethernet, RS485 Master x1, RS485 Slave x1. - Power consumption: min 8.4W, typical 200W, max 400W. - Input power: 24V DC, 16.5A.
- Internal Cable Routing
- through_arm_and_wrist
- Predictive Maintenance
- threshold_based
- Service Network Density
- regional
- Temperature Range Max C
- 50
- Temperature Range Min C
- 0
- Tool Flange Diameter Mm
- 50
- Expected Service Life Years
- 3
- Offline Programming Software
- UFACTORY Studio
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Company milestones
- 2018LaunchxArm 7 announced for launch
- 2018LaunchxArm 7 launch planned for 2018
- 2013LaunchuArm introduced
- 2013MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestonexArm 6 marketed for R&D and engineering use
- —MilestonexArm integration guide for production lines
- —MilestoneUFACTORY 850 product page available
- —MilestoneFounded in May 2013
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the X-Arm 6?
- The X-Arm 6 is developed by UFACTORY, based in China.
- What type of robot is the X-Arm 6?
- The X-Arm 6 is a Industrial Arm made by UFACTORY.
- How much does the X-Arm 6 cost?
- The X-Arm 6 is priced at $8,700–$9,500 USD.
- What are the key specifications of the X-Arm 6?
- Key specifications of the X-Arm 6: arm class standard industrial, axes 5, payload 3 kg, reach 700 mm, repeatability ±0.1 mm.
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