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UR12e

Built by Universal Robots · Denmark

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Universal RobotsOpen company

#12 of 196 ranked Cobot robots (448 listed)#36 on the Robots list (all categories)

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RoboScore

71.4/ 100

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Very strong evidence

6 of 9 checks have data

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On sale15%100/100
In use27%83/100
Track record9%45/100
Specs on file19%99/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%92/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet

Overview

The UR12e is designed for mid-range applications, combining power and versatility for a range of manufacturing tasks.

Flagship features

  • Features 21 configurable safety functions
  • Supports RS-485 for tool communication
  • Noise levels: Robot Arm < 60 dB(A), Control Box < 50 dB(A)
  • Tool I/O ports: 2 digital in, 2 digital out, 2 analog in
  • Control Box I/O ports: 16 digital in, 16 digital out, 2 analog in, 2 analog out

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Six axis collaborative
6
16 kg
IP54
CE, ISO/TS 15066
Yes

97% of cobot robots have it

Wrist external
Yes

88% of cobot robots have it

Tablet-style
Yes

90% of cobot robots have it

1300 mm

Reaches further than 52% of 402 Cobot robots with this spec

±0.05 mm

More precise than 27% of 372 Cobot robots with this spec

33.5 kg

Heavier than 47% of 259 Cobot robots with this spec

1 m/s

Faster than 14% of 242 Cobot robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
floor-mounted
Sensing & perception1
Yes
Controls & integration2
Software Platform
PolyScope
ethernet
Safety & certification1
60
Buying & support2
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
1
Other details1
Footprint Mm
190

Who uses it

1 named customer · 1 L2 In use

What these mean

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Oct 2025LaunchUR18 product launch
  • Sep 2025MilestoneUR8 Long Presentation on Future Hub Stage
  • 2025DeploymentUR8 Long Deployed for Welding Automation
  • 2025LaunchUniversal Robots Unveils UR8 Long at FABTECH 2025
  • May 2025LaunchUR7e listed as ready for immediate delivery
  • 2015AcquisitionAcquired by Teradyne
  • 2008LaunchFirst commercially viable cobot
  • 2005MilestoneCompany founded

Universal Robots in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Sep 30Universal Robots Launches Gen 7 Platform for AI-Ready Industrial Automation
  • Sep 21Universal Robots Launches Seventh-Generation Cobot Platform
  • Sep 14Universal Robots Unveils Gen 7, a New Platform for Industrial Automation and Physical AI Deployment

News about Universal Robots, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 46 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Universal Robots news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the UR12e?
The UR12e is developed by Universal Robots, based in Denmark.
What type of robot is the UR12e?
The UR12e is a Cobot made by Universal Robots.
How much does the UR12e cost?
The UR12e is listed at US$33,011–52,402 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Universal Robots. Contact them for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the UR12e?
Key specifications of the UR12e: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 16 kg, reach 1300 mm, repeatability ±0.05 mm.

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