Ur20
High-payload industrial collaborative robot arm
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The UR20 is Universal Robots' high-payload industrial collaborative robot and the first model in its next-generation cobot lineup. Built on an all-new joint design, it targets palletizing, machine tending, welding, and material handling while keeping a compact footprint for deployment in existing production space. It retains Universal Robots' established programming interface and integrates with the company's UR+ partner ecosystem of accessories and application kits.
Released: 2022
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Estimated lead time: 10 weeks
Overview
The UR20 is Universal Robots' high-payload industrial collaborative robot and the flagship of the company's next-generation cobot series, succeeding the long-running e-Series as the platform for heavier-duty automation. Universal Robots positions it as a ground-up redesign rather than a scaled-up version of earlier models, featuring an entirely new joint architecture engineered for faster cycle times and the ability to handle heavier loads across the full work envelope.
The robot is aimed at demanding applications such as palletizing, welding, machine loading, machine tending, and general material handling. Its reach was designed to cover the full height of a standard Euro-pallet, and its compact base footprint lets companies add high-payload automation without expanding their existing production space.
Like the rest of the Universal Robots range, the UR20 retains the intuitive programming interface the company is known for and plugs into the broad UR+ ecosystem of end-effectors, software, accessories, and application kits, allowing it to be redeployed across diverse tasks and industries.
Key Features
- All-new joint design engineered for faster cycle times and heavier load handling
- Long reach sized to work to the full height of a standard Euro-pallet
- Compact base footprint that fits high-payload automation into existing production space
- Lightweight construction relative to its payload class for easier repositioning and deployment
- Familiar Universal Robots programming interface with access to the UR+ partner ecosystem
- Suited to palletizing, welding, machine tending, machine loading, and material handling
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Deployment Evidence
Universal Robots UR20 Product Page
UR20 launched in 2022 as Universal Robots' highest-payload cobot at 20kg; commercially available through global distributor network.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, ROS 2 (Humble), Python, C++
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 hrs | — |
Specifications
Environment
| IP Rating | IP54 |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1.2 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 20 kg |
| Reach | 1750 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.05 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 64 kg |
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