Ur3e
Compact six-axis collaborative robot arm
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The UR3e is the smallest and most compact collaborative robot in Universal Robots' e-Series lineup, built around six rotating joints for table-top and tight-workspace automation. It is designed for light assembly, pick-and-place, screwdriving, and bench-top tasks, with built-in force sensing and configurable safety functions. The arm is rated for industrial environments and supports the PolyScope touchscreen programming interface.
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Estimated lead time: 6 weeks
Overview
The UR3e is the smallest member of Universal Robots' e-Series of collaborative robot arms, engineered for compact, tight-workspace automation. Its six rotating joints and small footprint make it well suited to bench-top tasks and applications where space is limited.
The robot targets light-duty operations such as assembly, pick-and-place, screwdriving, gluing, and small-parts handling. Built-in force/torque sensing and a set of configurable safety functions allow it to work alongside people in industrial settings, subject to a risk assessment.
Programming is handled through the PolyScope touchscreen interface on the teach pendant, with support for common industrial communication protocols and a wide range of tooling via the standard tool flange.
Key Features
- Compact, lightweight six-joint arm designed for tight or bench-top workspaces
- Integrated force/torque sensing at the tool flange for precise, contact-sensitive tasks
- Configurable safety functions enabling collaborative operation after risk assessment
- PolyScope touchscreen programming with support for major industrial communication protocols
- Wrist joints with continuous rotation and an industrial IP54-rated build
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Deployment Evidence
Universal Robots e-Series Product Family
UR e-Series cobots (UR3e through UR16e) are commercially available globally with tens of thousands of deployments across automotive, electronics, food & beverage, and logistics sectors.
Universal Robots ROS 2 Driver — Official GitHub
Official ROS 2 driver maintained by Universal Robots with support for Humble and Rolling; includes MoveIt2 integration and full kinematics.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
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- 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
| Max Speed | 3 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 3 kg |
| Reach | 500 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.03 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 11.2 kg |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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