Ur16e
Heavy-duty compact collaborative robot arm
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The UR16e is a heavy-duty industrial collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots, part of its e-Series lineup. It is designed for applications where space is limited but heavy workpiece handling is required, such as material handling and machine tending. It uses force-sensing technology and collision detection so it can work alongside people without traditional safety cages, subject to risk assessment.
Released: 2019
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Estimated lead time: 8 weeks
Overview
The UR16e is the heavy-duty member of Universal Robots' e-Series of collaborative robot arms. Universal Robots positions it as a compact cobot built for tasks that demand higher lifting capacity in a tight footprint, including heavy-duty material handling, heavy-part handling, and machine tending such as CNC and multi-part handling.
Like the rest of the e-Series, the UR16e integrates force-sensing and collision-detection technology, allowing it to operate alongside human workers without fixed safety barriers where a risk assessment permits. Universal Robots describes it as rugged and reliable, intended to bring collaborative automation to heavier industrial workpieces.
The arm is programmed through Universal Robots' PolyScope interface and shares the e-Series control and ease-of-use approach, making it suitable for manufacturers seeking flexible, redeployable automation for demanding payloads.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty payload handling in a compact, space-saving footprint
- Built-in force-sensing and collision detection for collaborative operation alongside people
- Suited to material handling, heavy-part handling, and CNC machine tending including multi-part handling
- Part of the e-Series, sharing its PolyScope programming environment and advanced motion control
- High positioning repeatability for consistent, precise task execution
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Deployment Evidence
Universal Robots e-Series Product Family
UR16e is Universal Robots' highest-payload e-Series cobot at 16kg, deployed in heavy machine tending, screw driving, and material handling applications.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, ROS 1 (Noetic), ROS 2 (Humble), Python, C++
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 hrs | — |
| Premium | 8 hrs | — |
Specifications
Environment
| IP Rating | IP54 |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Payload Capacity | 16 kg |
| Reach | 900 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.05 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 33.5 kg |
Software
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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