UR10e
High-payload collaborative robot for industrial automation
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The UR10e is a collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots' e-Series, designed for heavy-duty automation tasks requiring extended reach and substantial payload capacity. With a 1300mm reach and 12.5kg payload, it excels at machine tending, palletizing, packaging, and assembly applications. The UR10e features built-in force/torque sensing, tool communication, and intuitive programming, making it ideal for manufacturers seeking flexible automation solutions.
Released: 2018
Overview
The UR10e is part of Universal Robots' acclaimed e-Series line of collaborative robots, representing an evolution in industrial automation technology. Launched in 2018, this six-axis robotic arm combines substantial payload capacity with extended reach, making it the ideal solution for heavy-duty tasks that require precision and flexibility. The 'e' designation signifies enhanced features including integrated force/torque sensing at the tool flange, improved safety functions, and streamlined programming interfaces.
Designed with collaborative operation in mind, the UR10e can work safely alongside human operators without traditional safety caging when properly risk-assessed. Its intuitive programming through the PolyScope interface allows operators with minimal robotics experience to create and modify automation programs quickly. The robot's compact footprint and lightweight design enable easy redeployment across different production lines, providing manufacturers with unprecedented flexibility.
The UR10e stands out in the collaborative robotics market for its combination of high payload capacity and extensive reach, filling the gap between lighter collaborative robots and traditional industrial robots. Its built-in safety features, easy integration capabilities, and rapid ROI make it a compelling choice for small and medium enterprises as well as large manufacturers looking to scale automation initiatives.
Key Features
- 12.5 kg payload capacity: Handles heavy parts, tools, and end-effectors for demanding applications
- 1300 mm reach: Extended working envelope enables access to larger work areas and machine tending applications
- ±0.05 mm repeatability: High precision for consistent quality in assembly, pick-and-place, and finishing tasks
- Built-in force/torque sensing: Integrated tool flange sensor enables advanced force control and safety features
- Intuitive PolyScope interface: Graphical programming with minimal training required, includes hand-guiding mode
- IP54 rating: Protected against dust and water splashes for use in diverse industrial environments
- Tool communication: Integrated tool I/O and power supply at the tool flange simplifies end-effector integration
- Safety certified: TÜV-certified with 17 configurable safety functions for collaborative applications
Applications
The UR10e serves a wide range of industrial applications across manufacturing sectors. Its primary use cases include machine tending for CNC machines and injection molding equipment, palletizing and packaging operations, material handling, and quality inspection tasks. The robot excels in automotive component assembly, electronics manufacturing, metal fabrication, and pharmaceutical production. Its collaborative nature allows it to handle tasks like screw driving, dispensing, polishing, and deburring while working in proximity to human operators.
Companies leverage the UR10e's extended reach for tasks that require accessing deep into machinery or covering large work surfaces. Common deployments include loading and unloading parts from presses, welding applications, spray painting operations, and bin picking. The robot's payload capacity makes it suitable for handling heavier components like automotive parts, large electronics assemblies, and industrial products. Its flexibility and ease of reprogramming have made it popular for high-mix, low-volume production environments where rapid changeovers are essential.
Technical Highlights
The UR10e incorporates Universal Robots' latest e-Series technology platform, featuring built-in force/torque sensing directly at the tool flange. This integrated sensor enables precise force control applications, compliant assembly tasks, and enhanced safety monitoring without requiring external force sensors. The robot achieves joint speeds up to 120 degrees per second and TCP speeds up to 1.05 m/s, providing efficient cycle times while maintaining collaborative operation capabilities.
The UR10e's control architecture supports real-time communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP, enabling seamless integration with industrial automation systems and PLCs. The robot features expanded I/O capabilities with digital and analog inputs/outputs, making it adaptable to complex automation requirements. Its TÜV-certified safety system includes 17 adjustable safety functions with configurable zones, forces, and speeds. The robot is fully compatible with the UR+ ecosystem of certified end-effectors, software, and accessories, and provides comprehensive SDK support for custom programming through URScript, XML-RPC, and dashboard server interfaces.
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