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Universal Robots UR20

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Heavier cobot for palletising, welding and machine tending

Universal Robots UR20 is intended for palletising and welding. For a business comparison, the task, work environment and configuration also matter. Availability and support must be checked per supplier.

  • Collaborative robot armBuilt to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
  • Industrial cobotIn the cobots category.
Universal Robots UR20

Status 2026

Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.

Designed for

  • Palletising
  • Welding
  • Machine tending
Type
Cobots
Origin
Denmark
Deployment
Check with supplier
Region
International
Applications
3 applications

What is Universal Robots UR20?

Universal Robots UR20 is a collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots from Denmark, listed for palletising, welding and machine tending. Key figures: payload 20 kg, reach 1,750 mm, weight 64 kg, speed up to 5 m/s. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

Video

UR20 in action

Source: Universal Robots
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Technical overview

UR20 in figures

Values reported by the manufacturer and recorded on the robot profile.

20 kg
Payload
1,750 mm
Reach
64 kg
Weight
up to 5 m/s
Speed
1.75 marm length approx. 0.65 m
Working reach, viewed from above

Put into perspective

  • 20 kgAbout 20 one-litre cartons of milk.
  • 1.75 mAbout 2.7 times an adult's arm length (about 65 cm).

Facts

Did you know?

Notable facts about UR20, its manufacturer and this type of robot

  1. The joints of the UR20 consist of about half as many parts as those of the e-Series.

    Source: Universal Robots
  2. An LED ring on the robot uses colours to show what state it is in.

    Source: Universal Robots
  3. In December 2008, Universal Robots sold the first commercial cobot, a UR5, to Danish company Linatex.

    Source: Universal Robots, company history
  4. A cobot's payload includes the gripper. A 1 kg gripper on a 5 kg cobot leaves 4 kg for the product.

Manufacturer specifications

  • Payload of 20 kg, expandable to 25 kg.
  • Reach of 1,750 mm and a dead weight of 64 kg.
  • IP65 and certified for ISO class 4 cleanrooms.
  • New joints with about 25% more torque and up to 65% higher speed.
Source: Universal Robots, UR20

Our perspective on UR20

Universal Robots UR20 is intended for palletising and welding. For a business comparison, the task, work environment and configuration also matter. Availability and support must be checked per supplier.

Business fit

When might UR20 be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

May be suitable for

  • Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
  • Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
  • Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.

Considerations

  • Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
  • Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.

Market and supply

Availability

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

Market status
Commercially available
Region
Not confirmed for the Netherlands
Lease / RaaS
Check with supplier
Rental
Check with supplier

Manufacturer and supplier

About Universal Robots

Universal Robots

A collaborative robot manufacturer whose systems are used across small and medium-sized businesses, manufacturing, education and automation.

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Open comparison overview
FeatureUR20Universal RobotsUR10eUniversal RobotsA-serieDoosan Robotics
Market statusCommercially availableCommercially availableCommercially available
ApplicationPalletising, WeldingMachine tending, PackagingPick and place, Assembly
DeploymentCheck with supplierCheck with supplierNot confirmed
RegionInternationalNetherlandsInternational

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about UR20

What is the Universal Robots UR20?

Universal Robots UR20 is a collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots from Denmark, listed for palletising, welding and machine tending. Key figures: payload 20 kg, reach 1,750 mm, weight 64 kg, speed up to 5 m/s. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

What are the specifications of the Universal Robots UR20?

Key figures: payload 20 kg, reach 1,750 mm, weight 64 kg, speed up to 5 m/s. Values are recorded from manufacturer information; confirm the configuration with a supplier.

Who makes the Universal Robots UR20?

Universal Robots UR20 is listed under Universal Robots, based in Odense, Denmark. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the Universal Robots UR20 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?

Commercially available. Deployment: check with supplier. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.

How much does the Universal Robots UR20 cost?

No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.

What is the Universal Robots UR20 used for?

The applications listed for the Universal Robots UR20 include palletising, welding and machine tending.

What are alternatives to the Universal Robots UR20?

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Profile last checked on 27 September 2026