Universal Robots UR10 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Universal Robots |
|---|---|
| Model | UR10 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 28.9 kg |
| Country of origin | DK |
Key features
- 10 kg payload
- 1,300 mm reach
- ±0.1 mm repeatability
- Original UR10 platform
- CB3 controller architecture
- Large global installed base
- Legacy packaging platform
- Secondary market available
What is it?
The Universal Robots UR10 is the original extended-reach collaborative robot from Universal Robots, with 10 kg payload and 1,300 mm reach. Launched in 2012 to complement the UR5, the UR10 targeted packaging, kitting, and machine tending tasks requiring larger working envelopes. It has been superseded by the UR10e, which adds 2.5 kg additional payload, better repeatability, and current safety certification. The UR10 is a legacy platform with a large global installed base.
Who is it for?
- Operations teams maintaining existing UR10 installations requiring replacement arms or controller spares
- Integrators refurbishing UR10 cells for secondary market resale
- Training and technical education providers running cobot programming curricula on legacy hardware
- Budget buyers seeking refurbished cobots for non-critical packaging or machine tending applications
Key specs
- Payload: 10 kg
- Reach: 1,300 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.1 mm
- Degrees of freedom: 6
- Weight (arm): 28.9 kg
- Power consumption: Typical 350 W
- Safety: Pre-e-Series CB3 certification; not ISO/TS 15066 compliant
- Connectivity: Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP (CB3 firmware)
How it compares
The UR10e supersedes the UR10 with 12.5 kg payload (25% more), ±0.05 mm repeatability (2× better), ISO/TS 15066 certification, built-in force torque sensor, and a modernised teach pendant. The UR10 retains value only through secondary market availability. There is no scenario in which a new installation should specify the UR10 over the UR10e.
Limitations
- Legacy platform; UR10e should be specified for all new deployments
- 10 kg payload is 2.5 kg less than the current UR10e
- ±0.1 mm repeatability is not suitable for assembly tasks now commonly handled by the UR10e
- Not ISO/TS 15066 certified; collaborative use requires older CB3-era risk assessment
FAQ
Is the UR10 still in production?
The UR10 has been superseded by the UR10e. Universal Robots supports existing UR10 installations with spare parts, but new deployments should use the UR10e for better payload, repeatability, and current ISO/TS 15066 certification.
What is the UR10 payload and reach?
The UR10 has a 10 kg payload and 1,300 mm reach. The UR10e supersedes it with 12.5 kg payload at the same reach, with improved repeatability and safety certification.
What repeatability does the UR10 achieve?
The UR10 achieves ±0.1 mm repeatability on the CB3 platform. The UR10e achieves ±0.05 mm. For packaging and machine tending, ±0.1 mm is typically acceptable; for assembly tasks, the UR10e is required.
What applications is the UR10 still used for?
Existing UR10 installations continue to run packaging, machine tending, kitting, and light palletising tasks. It remains in service across thousands of manufacturing sites that have not yet upgraded to the UR10e.
How does the UR10 compare to the UR10e?
The UR10e has 12.5 kg payload (vs 10 kg), ±0.05 mm repeatability (vs ±0.1 mm), ISO/TS 15066 certification, and a built-in force torque sensor. The UR10 is only relevant for secondary market purchases or maintaining existing CB3 installations.