Universal Robots UR15 Overview
The Universal Robots UR15 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a payload of 15 kg, extendable to 17.5 kg, and a reach of 1300 mm, repeatable to ±0.05 mm. With a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s it is among the fastest arms in the UR Series, weighing 40.7 kg on a Ø204 mm footprint. The IP65-rated arm is suited to cycle-time-critical pick-and-place, machine tending, palletizing and material handling.
Key Specifications
Specification | Universal Robots UR15 |
Manufacturer | Universal Robots |
Model | UR15 |
Category | Robot arm / Collaborative robot |
Payload | 15 kg |
Reach | 1300 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Speed | 5 m/s maximum TCP speed |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Controller | UR control box CB 5.5 / CB 5.6 (OEM versions available) with PolyScope software |
Interfaces | Modbus TCP (client/server); EtherNet/IP adapter; PROFINET device; PROFIsafe; ROS/ROS2; 16 digital inputs; 16 digital outputs; 2 analog inputs; 2 analog outputs; 4 quadrature digital inputs; tool flange with 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs and 2 analog inputs or RS-485 |
Certifications | EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd, Category 3); EN ISO 10218-1; UL 1740 |
Price | From USD 55,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Machine tending
Welding
Palletizing
Screwdriving
Inspection
Dispensing
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
6 rotating joints
Extended payload 17.5 kg within defined boundary conditions
Joint speeds 180°/s (base, shoulder), 240°/s (elbow) and 300°/s (wrists)
±360° joint range
Arm weight 40.7 kg
Footprint Ø204 mm
IP65
ISO 14644-1 Class 4 cleanroom
Maximum power consumption 550 W
Built-in force/torque sensor ±150 N / ±10 Nm
Operating temperature 0-50 °C
Universal Robots UR15 Review Summary
The UR15 is one of the fastest arms in the Universal Robots range. It carries 15 kg, extendable to 17.5 kg within defined boundary conditions, across a 1300 mm reach at up to 5 m/s TCP speed, in an IP65-rated arm. It targets cycle-time-critical pick-and-place, machine tending, palletizing and material handling, and is listed from USD 55,000.
Pros
5 m/s maximum TCP speed
15 kg payload, extendable to 17.5 kg
IP65 and ISO Class 4 cleanroom rating
Built-in force/torque sensor
UL 1740 certification
Cons
Extended payload applies only within defined boundary conditions
Starting price of USD 55,000
At 40.7 kg it needs a rigid pedestal or base
Who It Is For
The UR15 fits high-throughput lines where cycle time decides the business case, and cleanroom or washdown-adjacent applications that need IP65. If speed is less critical than cost, compare it with the FAIRINO FR16.
Full review: Universal Robots UR15 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 15 kg Cobot
