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UR5e

Discontinued

Built by Universal Robots · Denmark· Launched 2018

Updated Nov 2026·methodology

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Made by Universal RobotsOpen company

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43.9/ 100

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On sale15%10/100
In use27%Not counted yet
Track record9%70/100
Specs on file19%97/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%92/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet
Discontinued

Overview

5 kg, 850 mm

Flagship features

  • UR Series demonstrates up to 65% higher lead accelerations and up to 37% faster cycle times
  • e-Series is designed for broader market accessibility while maintaining UR's quality and user experience
  • UR Care premium support service is available to maximize uptime and efficiency

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Six axis collaborative
6
IP54
ISO 14644-1 Class Cleanroom 5
Yes

97% of cobot robots have it

None
Yes

88% of cobot robots have it

e-Series 3PE Teach Pendant
Yes

90% of cobot robots have it

5 kg

Carries more than 21% of 430 Cobot robots with this spec

850 mm

Reaches further than 24% of 402 Cobot robots with this spec

±0.03 mm

More precise than 58% of 372 Cobot robots with this spec

20.6 kg

Heavier than 25% 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
Applications
palletizing,pick and place,bin picking,arc welding,screw driving,gluing dispensing,pcb assembly,visual inspection,polishing,machine tending,packaging,lab automation
Sensing & perception1
Yes
Power & runtime1
Power Consumption W
570
Controls & integration4
any orientation
Software Platform
PolyScope
Training Required
none
no code gui
Safety & certification2
65
0°C to 50°C
Buying & support4
40-80K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
UR3e,UR7e,UR12e,UR16e,UR8 Long,UR15,UR18,UR20,UR30
Availability Status
available
Other details1
Outdoor Capable
Yes

Who uses it

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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

  • Nov 6Universal Robots embeds cybersecurity into new Gen 7 platform
  • Sep 30Universal Robots Launches Gen 7 Platform for AI-Ready Industrial Automation
  • Sep 21Universal Robots Launches Seventh-Generation Cobot Platform

News about Universal Robots, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 47 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 UR5e?
The UR5e is developed by Universal Robots, based in Denmark.
What type of robot is the UR5e?
The UR5e is a Cobot made by Universal Robots.
How much does the UR5e cost?
Pricing for the UR5e is not publicly listed. Contact Universal Robots for a quote.
When was the UR5e launched?
The UR5e was launched in 2018.
What are the key specifications of the UR5e?
Key specifications of the UR5e: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 5 kg, reach 850 mm, repeatability ±0.03 mm.

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