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UR15

Built by Universal Robots · Denmark· Launched 2019

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Universal RobotsOpen company

#20 of 196 ranked Cobot robots (448 listed)#67 on the Robots list (all categories)

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RoboScore

69.5/ 100

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On sale15%100/100
In use27%Not counted yet
Track record9%70/100
Specs on file19%100/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%92/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet

Overview

UR15 provides a great balance of payload capacity and reach, designed for a diverse range of automated tasks within workflow environments.

Key specs

  • Built for pick and place, machine tending and packaging
  • Used across automotive, electronics and food and beverage
  • Programmed through teach pendant and drag and drop
  • Rated for operation at 0 50°C

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Six axis collaborative
6
15 kg
IP65
CE, UL 1740, TÜV
Yes

97% of cobot robots have it

Wrist external
Yes

88% of cobot robots have it

Teach Pendant
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

40.7 kg

Heavier than 59% of 259 Cobot robots with this spec

5 m/s

Faster than 94% of 242 Cobot robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
palletizing,pick and place,arc welding
floor-mounted
Sensing & perception1
Yes
Controls & integration2
ethernet,usb
teach pendant,drag and drop
Safety & certification2
67
0-50 °C
Other details19
Noise
Robot arm: less than 67 dB(A), Control Box: less than 50 dB(A)
Tp Size
300 mm x 231 mm x 50 mm
Footprint
204 mm / 8 in
Materials
Aluminium, PC/ASA plastic, steel
Joint Ranges
± 360 ° for all joints except Elbow ± 160 °
Tp Weight Kg
1.8
Communication
MODBUS TCP & EthernetNet/IP adapter, PROFINET, USB 2.0, USB 3.0
Tool Io Ports
2 digital in, 2 digital out, 2 analog in
Tp Cable Length
4.5 m / 177 in
Control Box Size
460 mm x 449 mm x 254mm / 18.2 in x 17.6 in x 10 in
Robot Cable Options
Standard (PVC) 6 m/236 in x 13.4 mm, Standard (PVC) 12 m/472.4 in x 13.4 mm, Hiflex (PUR) 6 m/236 in x 12.1 mm, Hiflex (PUR) 12 m/472.4 in x 12.1 mm
Control Box Io Ports
16 digital in, 16 digital out, 2 analog in, 2 analog out
Control Box Weight Kg
12
Control Box Power Source
100-240 VAC, 47-440 Hz
System Update Frequency Hz
500
Control Box Io Power Supply
24 V/2 A
Short Circuit Current Rating
200A
Tool Io Power Supply Voltage
12 V/24 V
Force Torque Sensor Accuracy N
8.3

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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

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the UR15?
The UR15 is developed by Universal Robots, based in Denmark.
What type of robot is the UR15?
The UR15 is a Cobot made by Universal Robots.
How much does the UR15 cost?
The UR15 is priced at US$54,556–62,990.
When was the UR15 launched?
The UR15 was launched in 2019.
What are the key specifications of the UR15?
Key specifications of the UR15: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 15 kg, reach 1300 mm, repeatability ±0.05 mm.

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