Universal Robots UR5e Overview
Discontinued model: no longer part of the current Universal Robots product range. The Universal Robots UR5e is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a payload of 5 kg and a reach of 850 mm, repeatable to ±0.03 mm. It weighs 20.6 kg, has a footprint of Ø149 mm and carries a built-in force/torque sensor. Its place in the e-Series is now taken by the UR7e. Typical uses are machine tending, assembly, screwdriving and pick-and-place.
Key Specifications
Specification | Universal Robots UR5e |
Manufacturer | Universal Robots |
Model | UR5e |
Category | Robot arm / Collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 850 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm |
Speed | 180°/s maximum joint speed on all six joints |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Controller | UR control box CB 5.2 / CB 5.5 (OEM versions available) with PolyScope software |
Interfaces | Modbus TCP; PROFINET; EtherNet/IP; USB 2.0; USB 3.0; 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 |
Price | From USD 35,000 |
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
±360° joint range
Arm weight 20.6 kg
Footprint Ø149 mm
IP54
Power consumption 200 W moderate, 570 W maximum
Built-in force/torque sensor 50 N / 10 Nm
17 configurable safety functions
Universal Robots UR5e Review Summary
The UR5e is the 5 kg, 850 mm model of the Universal Robots e-Series and one of the most widely used cobots of its generation. It is no longer part of the current Universal Robots range, where its place is taken by the UR7e, but it remains common in installed cells and on the market. It is listed from USD 35,000.
Pros
Proven, widely deployed platform
Built-in force/torque sensor
17 configurable safety functions
±360° rotation on all joints
UR+ ecosystem of certified accessories
Cons
No longer in the current Universal Robots range; succeeded by the UR7e
IP54 rather than a washdown rating
Starting price of USD 35,000 is several times that of the FAIRINO FR5
Who It Is For
The UR5e fits plants that already run UR cobots and want a matching arm, and buyers who value the UR software and accessory ecosystem. For a new project, compare it with its successor, the UR7e, and with lower-cost 5 kg arms such as the FAIRINO FR5.
Full review: Universal Robots UR5e Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 5 kg Cobot
