UFACTORY xArm 5 Overview
The UFACTORY xArm 5 is a 5-axis collaborative robot arm rated for a 3 kg payload at a 700 mm reach. It is the lightest of the xArm series at 11.3 kg and sits on a 126 mm diameter base. Repeatability is ±0.1 mm with a top speed of 1 m/s. The arm runs on 24 VDC and is supplied with a control box that hosts the UFACTORY Studio software.
Key Specifications
Specification | UFACTORY xArm 5 |
Manufacturer | UFACTORY |
Model | xArm 5 |
Category | Robot arm / Collaborative robot |
Payload | 3 kg |
Reach | 700 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Speed | 1 m/s |
Axes (DoF) | 5 |
Controller | UFACTORY AC or DC control box running UFACTORY Studio |
Interfaces | Ethernet; RS-485 master; control box I/O: 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs; tool I/O: 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs, RS-485 (Modbus RTU) |
Certifications | CE |
Price | From USD 5,799 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Research
Education
Light machine tending
Inspection
Pick and place
AI manipulation
Industries
Research · Education · Electronics · Startups · Prototyping
Technical Details
Weight: 11.3 kg. Footprint: Ø 126 mm. Maximum joint speed: 180°/s. Power: 24 VDC, 20.8 A
Typical 200 W, maximum 500 W. Ambient temperature: 0-50 °C. Cleanroom class: ISO Class 5. Materials: aluminum and carbon fiber. Mounting: any orientation
UFACTORY xArm 5 Review Summary
The UFACTORY xArm 5 is a 5-axis collaborative robot arm rated for a 3 kg payload at a 700 mm reach. It is the lightest of the xArm series at 11.3 kg and sits on a 126 mm diameter base. Repeatability is ±0.1 mm with a top speed of 1 m/s. The arm runs on 24 VDC and is supplied with a control box that hosts the UFACTORY Studio software. It is listed from USD 5,799.
Pros
3 kg maximum payload with a 700 mm reach
Speed: 1 m/s
Collaborative design for work near people, subject to a risk assessment
Wide choice of communication interfaces
Graphical programming environment
Cons
Repeatability of ±0.1 mm is wider than on smaller precision robots
5 axes limit tool orientation compared with a 6-axis arm
The 3 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The UFACTORY xArm 5 fits manufacturers that want a robot working near people without full fencing, subject to a risk assessment.
Full review: UFACTORY xArm 5 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 3 kg Collaborative Robot
