Universal Robots UR16e Overview

The Universal Robots UR16e is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a payload of 16 kg and a reach of 900 mm, repeatable to ±0.05 mm. It weighs 33.1 kg on a Ø190 mm footprint and reaches a maximum TCP speed of 3 m/s. The high payload on a short, stiff arm suits heavy machine tending, material handling, packaging and screwdriving with heavy end-of-arm tooling.

Key Specifications

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

• Joint speeds 120°/s (base, shoulder) and 180°/s (elbow, wrists)

• Arm weight 33.1 kg

• Footprint Ø190 mm

• IP54

• Maximum power consumption 585 W

• Built-in force/torque sensor ±160 N / ±10 Nm

• Operating temperature 0-50 °C

Universal Robots UR16e Review Summary

The UR16e is the high-payload, short-reach model of the Universal Robots e-Series. It carries 16 kg within a 900 mm reach on a short, stiff arm, which suits heavy machine tending, material handling, packaging and screwdriving with heavy end-of-arm tooling. It is listed from USD 59,300.

Pros

• 16 kg payload in a 33.1 kg arm

• Stiff, short-reach design for heavy tooling

• Built-in force/torque sensor

• 3 m/s maximum TCP speed

• UR+ ecosystem of certified accessories

Cons

• 900 mm reach is short for palletizing or large envelopes

• IP54 rather than a washdown rating

• Starting price of USD 59,300 is several times that of the FAIRINO FR16

Who It Is For

The UR16e fits machine shops and assembly lines that handle heavy parts or tools in a tight cell and want the UR software and accessory ecosystem. For more reach at a similar payload, look at the UR15; for a lower-cost 16 kg arm, compare the FAIRINO FR16.

Full review: Universal Robots UR16e Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 16 kg Cobot