# Universal Robots UR5e

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The UR5e is a six-axis collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots with a 5 kg maximum payload and an 850 mm reach. It is programmed through the PolyScope graphical interface on a 12-inch touchscreen. Joints rotate ±360° at up to 180 °/s, and pose repeatability is ±0.03 mm per ISO 9283.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | collaborative robot |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 5 kg |
| Reach | 850 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.03 mm |
| Weight | 20.7 kg |
| Max TCP speed | 1000 mm/s |
| Power consumption | 0.57 kW |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Operating temp min | 0 °C |
| Operating temp max | 50 °C |

## 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

- 17 safety functions; PLd Category 3 in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1.
- Ambient temperature range is 0-50 °C; above 35 °C the robot may operate at reduced speed and performance.
- Robot arm noise is less than 65 dB(A); Control Box noise is less than 50 dB(A).
- IP classification is IP54; robot arm is ISO Class 5 cleanroom rated, Control Box ISO Class 6.

## Study notes

- Six rotating joints, each with a ±360° range and a maximum speed of 180 °/s.
- Pose repeatability is ±0.03 mm per ISO 9283.
- System update frequency is 500 Hz.
- Tool I/O: 2 digital in, 2 digital out, 2 analog in; 12 V/24 V supply at 1.5 A dual pin or 1 A single pin.
- Control Box I/O: 16 digital in, 16 digital out, 2 analog in, 2 analog out; 24 V 2 A supply.
- Control Box power source is 100-240 VAC, 47-440 Hz; short-circuit current rating 200 A.
- Force torque sensor accuracy is 4 N.
- Footprint is Ø149 mm; materials are aluminium and PC/ASA plastic.
- Robot cable options: standard PVC or Hiflex PUR, 6 m or 12 m.

## Sources

1. [Technical Specifications UR5e](https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/HTML/SW5_21/Content/prod-usr-man/complianceUR5e/H_g5_sections/appendix_g5/tech_spec_sheet.htm) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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