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Universal Robots UR3e
Universal Robots UR3e is a robot for assembly and education.
The UR3e is a compact six-axis cobot arm with a 3 kg payload and 500 mm reach according to the December 2024 datasheet. The arm weighs 11.2 kg including cable. The last wrist joint can rotate continuously. Listed repeatability is ±0.03 mm under ISO 9283. This profile describes that UR3e configuration; the newer UR3e-540 product page lists a different reach and has not been combined with these figures.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- InteractionCollaborative robot arm
Built to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
- ModularLight cobot arm
In the cobots category.
- Payload
- 3 kg
- Reach
- 500 mm
- Weight
- 11.2 kg
- Degrees of freedom
- 6
The most weight it can carry or lift.
How far it can reach.
What the robot itself weighs.
Number of joints: how freely the arm moves.
December 2024 datasheet: UR3e with 500 mm reach; weight includes cable.
What is Universal Robots UR3e?
Universal Robots UR3e is a collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots from Denmark, listed for assembly, education and lab automation. Key figures: payload 3 kg, reach 500 mm, weight 11.2 kg, degrees of freedom 6. 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.
How does it compare with other collaborative robot arms?
We compare each value with the other collaborative robot arms in our guide for which it is known. Typical is the middle half. Values according to the manufacturers; caveats are noted with the key figures at the top.
- Payload3kg
Low for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 203 others, 167 carry more, 21 the same and 15 less.
Typical: 5 to 18 kg
- Weight11.2kg
Light for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 133 others, 112 are heavier, 2 the same weight and 19 lighter.
Typical: 17.8 to 45 kg
- Reach500mm
Short reach for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 198 others, 192 reach further and 6 less far.
Typical: 809 to 1,600 mm
Application
What was UR3e developed for?
Assembly
Education
Lab automation
Business fit
When might UR3e be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
What Universal Robots says
- December 2024 datasheet: UR3e with 500 mm reach; weight includes cable.
- UR3e-540 is a separate configuration with a different published reach.
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.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about UR3e, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2008
The first commercially sold cobot was a UR5 from Universal Robots, in December 2008.
Source: Universal Robots, company history A cobot's payload includes the gripper. A 1 kg gripper on a 5 kg cobot leaves 4 kg for the product.
The safety rules for cobots are set out in ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066. The latter gives limit values for contact force per body part.
Source: ISO/TS 15066- 2005
Universal Robots was founded in 2005 and is based in Odense, Denmark.
Video
UR3e in action
Market and supply
Is UR3e available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 30 September 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionNot confirmed for the Netherlandsnot confirmed
Not known whether it is supplied in the Netherlands. Ask a supplier.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
1 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
Ask about availabilityManufacturer
Universal Robots
A collaborative robot manufacturer whose systems are used across small and medium-sized businesses, manufacturing, education and automation.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on UR3e
The UR3e is a compact six-axis cobot arm with a 3 kg payload and 500 mm reach according to the December 2024 datasheet. The arm weighs 11.2 kg including cable. The last wrist joint can rotate continuously. Listed repeatability is ±0.03 mm under ISO 9283. This profile describes that UR3e configuration; the newer UR3e-540 product page lists a different reach and has not been combined with these figures.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare UR3e with alternatives
| Feature | UR3eUniversal Robots · this robot | UR10eUniversal Robots | Panda (FER)Franka Emika | SawyerRethink Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Application | Assembly, Education | Machine tending, Packaging | Robotics research, Robot control research | Historical machine tending and inspection applications, Grasping and machine vision research |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | International | Netherlands | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: machine tending | Different market status: discontinued | Different market status: discontinued |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about UR3e
What is the Universal Robots UR3e?
Universal Robots UR3e is a collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots from Denmark, listed for assembly, education and lab automation. Key figures: payload 3 kg, reach 500 mm, weight 11.2 kg, degrees of freedom 6. 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 UR3e?
Key figures: payload 3 kg, reach 500 mm, weight 11.2 kg, degrees of freedom 6. December 2024 datasheet: UR3e with 500 mm reach; weight includes cable.
Which supplier is listed for the Universal Robots UR3e?
Universal Robots UR3e is listed under Universal Robots, based in Odense, Denmark. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Universal Robots UR3e available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. 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 UR3e cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the Universal Robots UR3e used for?
The applications listed for the Universal Robots UR3e include assembly, education and lab automation.
What are alternatives to the Universal Robots UR3e?
Profiles include Universal Robots UR10e, Franka Emika Panda (FER) and Rethink Robotics Sawyer. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could UR3e fit your organisation?
Review the recorded market status, applications and alternatives for this robot. We do not sell robots ourselves, but help you compare suppliers and terms.
Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer universal-robots.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.