UFACTORY xArm 6 Overview
A 6-axis collaborative robot, the UFACTORY xArm 6 handles payloads up to 5 kg within a 700 mm reach and repeats to ±0.1 mm. The aluminum and carbon fiber arm weighs 12.5 kg and can be mounted in any orientation on its 126 mm diameter base. Maximum speed is 1 m/s, with joints turning at up to 180°/s. A separate AC or DC control box supplies Ethernet, RS-485 and digital and analog I/O.
Key Specifications
Specification | UFACTORY xArm 6 |
Manufacturer | UFACTORY |
Model | xArm 6 |
Category | Robot arm / Collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 700 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Speed | 1 m/s |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
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 8,899 |
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: 12.5 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 6 Review Summary
A 6-axis collaborative robot, the UFACTORY xArm 6 handles payloads up to 5 kg within a 700 mm reach and repeats to ±0.1 mm. The aluminum and carbon fiber arm weighs 12.5 kg and can be mounted in any orientation on its 126 mm diameter base. Maximum speed is 1 m/s, with joints turning at up to 180°/s. A separate AC or DC control box supplies Ethernet, RS-485 and digital and analog I/O. It is listed from USD 8,899.
Pros
5 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
The 5 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The UFACTORY xArm 6 fits manufacturers that want a robot working near people without full fencing, subject to a risk assessment.
Full review: UFACTORY xArm 6 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 5 kg Collaborative Robot
