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Universal Robots UR15

The UR15 is a six-axis collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots with a 15 kg payload, 1300 mm reach and a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s. It is supplied with a CB5 control box, a 12-inch touchscreen teach pendant running the PolyScope graphical interface, and an IP65-rated arm. Typical applications stated in the document include material handling, machine tending, palletizing and lab automation.

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15 kg payloadR 1,3006-AXIS ARMREPEATABILITY ±0.05 mm0400800mmUR15 · SIDE ELEVATIONReach envelope to scale · pose schematic
Payload
15kg
Reach
1,300mm
Repeatability
±0.05mm
Max TCP speed
5,000mm/s
IP rating
IP65

Specification

2 sources
Categorycollaborative robot
Axes6
Weight40.7 kg
Power consumption0.55 kW
Operating temp min0 °C
Operating temp max50 °C

Joints

NameRange min (°)Range max (°)Max speed (°/s)
Base-360360180
Shoulder-360360180
Elbow-360360240
Wrist 1-360360300
Wrist 2-360360300
Wrist 3-360360300

Motion range per axis

arc = published range
Base
720°180°/s
Shoulder
720°180°/s
Elbow
720°240°/s
Wrist 1
720°300°/s
Wrist 2
720°300°/s
Wrist 3
720°300°/s

Quick answers

What is the payload of the Universal Robots UR15?
15 kg, per UR15 - Outsized performance, at arm’s reach (universal-robots.com).
What is the reach of the Universal Robots UR15?
1300 mm, per UR15 - Outsized performance, at arm’s reach (universal-robots.com).
What is the repeatability of the Universal Robots UR15?
±0.05 mm, per UR15 - Outsized performance, at arm’s reach (universal-robots.com).
How many axes does the Universal Robots UR15 have?
6, per UR15 - Outsized performance, at arm’s reach (universal-robots.com).
How much does the Universal Robots UR15 weigh?
40.7 kg, per UR15 - Outsized performance, at arm’s reach (universal-robots.com).
What is the IP rating of the Universal Robots UR15?
IP65, per UR15 - Outsized performance, at arm’s reach (universal-robots.com).
What is the maximum TCP speed of the Universal Robots UR15?
5000 mm/s, per UR15 - Outsized performance, at arm’s reach (universal-robots.com).

Study notes

  • Extended payload capacity is 17.5 kg under boundary conditions defined in the manual.
  • Joint architecture is 2-1-3; the arm can be mounted in any orientation.
  • Force/torque sensor at the tool flange: force range ±150.0 N, torque range ±10.0 Nm.
  • Footprint is Ø204 mm; robot arm cable length is 6 m.
  • Tool flange is EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 with an M8 8-pin female connector; tool power supply is 12/24 V.
  • Tool flange I/O: 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs or 1x RS-485.
  • Control box: IP44, 12 kg, 460 x 449 x 254 mm. Teach pendant: IP54, 1.8 kg, 4.5 m cable, 1280 x 800 display.
  • Programming is via a 12-inch touchscreen with PolyScope graphical user interface.
  • Noise level is below 67 dB(A); humidity limit is ≤90% RH non-condensing.
  • Industrial protocols include Modbus TCP (client/server), EtherNet/IP adapter, PROFINET device with PROFIsafe, and ROS/ROS2.
  • Control box power source is 100-240 VAC, 47-440 Hz; an OEM version of the control box is also available.
  • Cleanroom classification ISO 14644-1 Class 4 applies at ≤80% velocity and payload.

Safety

  • 23 configurable safety functions.
  • Complies with EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd Category 3), EN ISO 10218-1 and UL 1740.
  • Operating ambient temperature range is 0-50 °C; humidity ≤90% RH non-condensing.
  • Robot arm is IP65; teach pendant is IP54.
  • 3-position enabling teach pendant.
  • Light ring has three default configurations to comply with ISO 10218 and can be switched off.
  • Cleanroom Class 4 rating is valid only at ≤80% velocity and payload.
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