# Universal Robots UR15

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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.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | collaborative robot |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 15 kg |
| Reach | 1300 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.05 mm |
| Weight | 40.7 kg |
| Max TCP speed | 5000 mm/s |
| Power consumption | 0.55 kW |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Operating temp min | 0 °C |
| Operating temp max | 50 °C |

### Joints

| Name | Range min (°) | Range max (°) | Max speed (°/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | -360 | 360 | 180 |
| Shoulder | -360 | 360 | 180 |
| Elbow | -360 | 360 | 240 |
| Wrist 1 | -360 | 360 | 300 |
| Wrist 2 | -360 | 360 | 300 |
| Wrist 3 | -360 | 360 | 300 |

## 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.
- 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.

## 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.

## Sources

1. [UR15 - Outsized performance, at arm’s reach](https://www.universal-robots.com/products/ur15-cb5/) (accessed 2026-10-25)
2. [https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/latest/en/datasheets/ur15/](https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/latest/en/datasheets/ur15/) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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