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Universal Robots UR5e
Universal Robots UR5e is a robot for machine tending and assembly.
The UR5e is a six-axis cobot arm with a 5 kg payload and 850 mm reach. The December 2024 datasheet lists 20.6 kg including cable and ±0.03 mm repeatability under ISO 9283. PolyScope provides graphical programming through a touchscreen. A working application requires suitable tooling and integration. The arm alone does not determine whether a complete workcell can operate without guarding.
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.
- ModularMid-size cobot arm
In the cobots category.
- Payload
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 850 mm
- Weight
- 20.6 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.
UR5e figures from the December 2024 datasheet; weight includes cable.
What is Universal Robots UR5e?
Universal Robots UR5e is a collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots from Denmark, listed for machine tending, assembly and packaging. Key figures: payload 5 kg, reach 850 mm, weight 20.6 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.
- Payload5kg
Typical for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 203 others, 131 carry more, 25 the same and 47 less.
Typical: 5 to 18 kg
- Weight20.6kg
Typical for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 133 others, 86 are heavier, 1 the same weight and 46 lighter.
Typical: 16.5 to 45 kg
- Reach850mm
Typical for a collaborative robot arm
Of the 198 others, 142 reach further, 3 as far and 53 less far.
Typical: 800 to 1,600 mm
Application
What was UR5e developed for?
Machine tending
Assembly
Packaging
Business fit
When might UR5e be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
What Universal Robots says
- UR5e figures from the December 2024 datasheet; weight includes cable.
- Conflicting maximum TCP speeds in manufacturer documents have not been published as one current value.
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 UR5e, 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
UR5e in action
Market and supply
Is UR5e 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 UR5e
The UR5e is a six-axis cobot arm with a 5 kg payload and 850 mm reach. The December 2024 datasheet lists 20.6 kg including cable and ±0.03 mm repeatability under ISO 9283. PolyScope provides graphical programming through a touchscreen. A working application requires suitable tooling and integration. The arm alone does not determine whether a complete workcell can operate without guarding.
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 UR5e with alternatives
| Feature | UR5eUniversal Robots · this robot | UR10eUniversal Robots | A-serieDoosan Robotics | M-serieDoosan Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Machine tending, Assembly | Machine tending, Packaging | Pick and place, Assembly | Machine tending, Assembly |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | International | Netherlands | International | International |
| Difference | — | Compare applications and suppliers | Different application: pick and place | Different application: welding |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about UR5e
What is the Universal Robots UR5e?
Universal Robots UR5e is a collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots from Denmark, listed for machine tending, assembly and packaging. Key figures: payload 5 kg, reach 850 mm, weight 20.6 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 UR5e?
Key figures: payload 5 kg, reach 850 mm, weight 20.6 kg, degrees of freedom 6. UR5e figures from the December 2024 datasheet; weight includes cable.
Which supplier is listed for the Universal Robots UR5e?
Universal Robots UR5e is listed under Universal Robots, based in Odense, Denmark. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Universal Robots UR5e 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 UR5e 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 UR5e used for?
The applications listed for the Universal Robots UR5e include machine tending, assembly and packaging.
What are alternatives to the Universal Robots UR5e?
Profiles include Universal Robots UR10e, Doosan Robotics A-serie and Doosan Robotics M-serie. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could UR5e 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.