# Universal Robots UR12e

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The UR12e is a six-axis collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots' e-Series. It carries a 12.5 kg payload to a 1300 mm reach at up to 4 m/s TCP speed, with ±0.05 mm pose repeatability. It is programmed through a 12-inch touchscreen running the PolyScope graphical interface.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | collaborative robot |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 12.5 kg |
| Reach | 1300 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.05 mm |
| Weight | 33.5 kg |
| Max TCP speed | 4000 mm/s |
| Power consumption | 0.615 kW |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Operating temp min | 0 °C |
| Operating temp max | 50 °C |

### Joints

| Name | Range min (°) | Range max (°) | Max speed (°/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | -360 | 360 | 120 |
| Shoulder | -360 | 360 | 120 |
| Elbow | -360 | 360 | 180 |
| Wrist 1 | -360 | 360 | 180 |
| Wrist 2 | -360 | 360 | 180 |
| Wrist 3 | -360 | 360 | 180 |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Universal Robots](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/universal-robots.md)
- Protocols: [EtherNet/IP](https://machineschema.com/protocol/ethernet-ip.md), [Modbus TCP](https://machineschema.com/protocol/modbus-tcp.md), [PROFINET](https://machineschema.com/protocol/profinet.md)

## Safety

- 23 configurable safety functions.
- In compliance with EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd Category 3) and EN ISO 10218-1.
- PROFIsafe is supported on the PROFINET interface.

## Study notes

- Force/torque sensor at the tool flange: force range ±100.0 N, torque range ±10.0 Nm; precision ±5.0 N / ±0.2 Nm; accuracy ±5.5 N / ±0.5 Nm.
- Tool flange is EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6; tool connector is an M8 8-pin female connector.
- Tool flange I/O: 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs or 1 x RS-485; 12/24 V supply at 2 A (dual pin) or 1 A (single pin).
- Control box I/O: 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 4 quadrature digital inputs; 24 V, 2 A I/O supply.
- Control box is IP44; teach pendant is IP54.
- Control box weight 12 kg; dimensions 460 x 449 x 254 mm.
- Teach pendant display resolution 1280 x 800 pixels; pendant size 300 x 231 x 50 mm, weight 1.6 kg including 1 m of cable.
- Robot arm cable length 6 m; footprint Ø190 mm.
- Humidity limit ≤90% RH non-condensing for arm, teach pendant and control box.
- Noise level <65 dB(A).
- Control box interfaces include Ethernet 1 Gb/s, USB 2.0/3.0 and Mini DisplayPort; injection moulding machine interface (SPI AN-146 & Euromap-67) is available only on the OEM version.
- ROS/ROS2 is listed as an interface; it has no matching protocol id in the reference list.

## Sources

1. [UR12e Medium sized versatility](https://www.universal-robots.com/products/ur12e-cb5/) (accessed 2026-10-25)
2. [https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/latest/en/datasheets/ur12e/](https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/latest/en/datasheets/ur12e/) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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