Universal Robots
- Headquarters
- Odense, Denmark
- Founded
- 2005
- Website
- Website
Overview
Universal Robots is a Danish collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer founded in 2005 and now part of Teradyne Inc. The company pioneered the cobot market with its mission to make robot technology accessible to companies of all sizes through flexible, easy-to-use robotic arms. Universal Robots is the global market leader in collaborative robotics, with its UR3, UR5, UR10, UR16, and UR20 models deployed across industries worldwide for applications including assembly, packaging, welding, and machine tending.
Key facts
- Robots tracked
- 6
- Last updated
- Sep 28, 2026
Funding
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investor | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-13 | Acquisition | $285,000,000 | Undisclosed | — | sec.gov (opens in a new tab) |
Leadership
All Universal Robots robots
Ur3e
Universal Robots' smallest e-Series collaborative robot arm, designed for light assembly and bench-top automation in tight workspaces.
$30,000 – $38,000
UR5e
A six-axis e-Series collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots for medium-duty automation, since upgraded to the UR7e.
$35,000 – $48,000
UR10e
Universal Robots' versatile e-Series collaborative robot arm built for mid-payload, long-reach industrial automation with built-in force sensing.
$45,000 – $58,000
UR16e
Universal Robots' heavy-duty, compact e-Series collaborative robot arm for material handling and machine tending.
$50,000 – $63,000
UR20
Universal Robots' next-generation high-payload industrial cobot for palletizing, welding, machine tending, and material handling.
$52,000 – $65,000
UR30
Universal Robots' compact heavy-payload collaborative robot arm for palletizing, machine tending, and high-torque material handling.
$60,000 – $75,000
How much do Universal Robots robots cost?
Published prices for Universal Robots robots currently span $30,000 to $75,000.
Recent changes
See all changes- MinorVerified
Universal Robots — Leadership change · President — Jean-Pierre Hathout
Sep 28, 2026 - MajorVerified
Universal Robots — Funding round · Universal Robots — Acquisition, USD 285000000
May 13, 2015sec.gov
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