UR5e vs Agile Robots Diana 7: Cobot Comparison of Price, Axes and Force Control
The Universal Robots UR5e and the Agile Robots Diana 7 serve different priorities. The Diana 7 carries 2 kg more, adds a seventh axis and torque sensors in every joint. The UR5e repeats more tightly, is lighter, better protected and costs about 43% less.
Quick verdict. The UR5e is the better choice for general production work, with ±0.03 mm repeatability, a 20.6 kg arm, IP54 and a listed price $26,900 lower. The Agile Robots Diana 7 is the better choice for sensitive force-controlled tasks, with 7 axes, joint torque sensors and 0.5 N force control precision.
UR5e and Diana 7 at a glance
The UR5e carries 5 kg over 850 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm and weighs 20.6 kg.
The Agile Robots Diana 7 carries 7 kg over 923 mm with 7 axes, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 28 kg and is rated IP50.
Main specification comparison
Specification | Universal Robots UR5e | Agile Robots Diana 7 |
Brand | Universal Robots | Agile Robots |
Listed price | $35,000 | $61,900 |
Payload | 5 kg | 7 kg |
Reach | 850 mm | 923 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 7 |
Speed | 180°/s maximum joint speed on all six joints | 2.4 m/s maximum TCP speed |
Arm weight | 20.6 kg | 28 kg |
IP rating | IP54 | IP50 |
Controller | UR control box CB 5.2 / CB 5.5 | Diana 7 control box (483 × 377 × 192 mm, 16 kg, 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) |
Price comparison
UR5e: listed from $35,000
Agile Robots Diana 7: listed from $61,900
Difference: $26,900
The UR5e costs roughly 43% less
Force control and axes
The Diana 7 has torque sensors in all seven axes and a published force control precision of 0.5 N. That suits polishing, delicate assembly and contact-rich tasks. Its seventh axis lets it work around fixtures while holding the tool orientation.
Payload, reach and precision
The Diana 7 carries 7 kg, 2 kg more, and reaches 923 mm, 73 mm more than the UR5e. Agile Robots publishes a 2.4 m/s maximum TCP speed. The UR5e publishes ±0.03 mm repeatability against ±0.05 mm.
Weight, protection and ecosystem
The UR5e weighs 20.6 kg, about 7.4 kg less, is rated IP54 against IP50 for the Diana 7, and has a built-in 50 N / 10 Nm force/torque sensor. It runs PolyScope with PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, ROS/ROS2 and UR+ accessories.
Best applications for the UR5e
Machine tending up to 5 kg
Packaging and kitting
Production screwdriving
Best applications for the Diana 7
Polishing and surface finishing
Delicate force-controlled assembly
Tasks that need a seventh axis
UR5e advantages
About $26,900 lower listed price
±0.03 mm repeatability
IP54 and UR+ ecosystem
UR5e limitations
5 kg payload
6 axes
Diana 7 advantages
Torque sensors in all 7 joints
0.5 N force control precision
7 kg payload and 923 mm reach
Diana 7 limitations
About 77% higher listed price
IP50 rating
Final verdict
Choose the UR5e for general production at a much lower price. Choose the Agile Robots Diana 7 when sensitive force control and a seventh axis decide the result.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the UR5e or the Agile Robots Diana 7?
The UR5e is listed from $35,000 and the Diana 7 from $61,900, a difference of $26,900.
Which robot carries more?
The Diana 7 carries 7 kg and the UR5e 5 kg.
How many axes do they have?
The Diana 7 has 7 axes and the UR5e 6.
Which robot is more precise?
The UR5e publishes ±0.03 mm repeatability and the Diana 7 ±0.05 mm.
Which robot has finer force control?
Agile Robots publishes 0.5 N force control precision for the Diana 7, with torque sensors in all joints.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the UR5e for general production. Choose the Diana 7 for sensitive force control.
