Universal Robots has unveiled its fastest collaborative robot, the UR15, with a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s to improve cycle times and productivity across industries.
The UR15 offers up to 30% cycle time improvements for pick-and-place applications, maintaining the lightweight and small footprint design of UR cobots.
Combined with OptiMove motion control technology, the UR15 ensures accurate movements in high-speed and high-payload applications.
UR aims to boost collaborative automation with the UR15, offering seamless performance in diverse production environments.
Despite facing sales challenges, UR has introduced leadership changes and the UR15 to enhance its position in the robotics market.
The robot industry is facing pressures for automation due to labor shortages, demand shifts, and increased volatility.
UR has been a leading cobot provider, recently surpassing 100,000 cobots sold and targeting industries like automotive, machining, and electronics with the UR15.
The UR15 has a payload of 15 kg, expandable to 17.5 kg, and is designed for compact spaces, harsh environments, and precision applications.
UR15 is AI-ready, running on PolyScope software platform and compatible with the UR AI Accelerator for developing AI-powered applications.
The UR15 is available for pre-orders, shipping in June, and will be showcased at Automate 2025, demonstrating its capabilities for enhancing human-robot collaboration.