Universal Robots · Industrial cobots
UR16e
A robust collaborative robot arm for heavy payload handling in confined spaces.
Overview
The UR16e is a heavy-duty six-axis collaborative robot arm from Universal Robots' e-Series. It is engineered for applications demanding significant payload capacity within limited operational areas. The system uses force-sensing technology and collision detection to ensure safe interaction with personnel without traditional guarding.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Scaled Deployment
- Degrees of Freedom
- 6
- IP Rating
- IP54
- Locomotion
- Stationary
- Operating Temperature
- 0–50 °C (reduced above 35 °C)
- Payload Capacity
- 16 kg
- Reach
- 900 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.05 mm
- ROS Compatible
- Yes
- Weight
- 33.1 kg
- Footprint
- Ø190 mm
- Power consumption
- ≈350 W typical, 585 W max
- Power supply
- 100–240 VAC, 47–440 Hz
- Controller
- PolyScope on 12-inch touchscreen (CB5 control box)
- Noise level
- ≤65 dB(A) arm
- Tool I/O
- 2 digital in, 2 digital out, 2 analog in; 12/24 V (2 A dual-pin / 1 A single-pin)
- Safety functions
- 21 configurable safety functions (EN ISO 13849-1 PLd Cat 3; EN ISO 10218-1)
Where it performs
- High payload capacity of 16 kg for demanding tasks.
- Compact footprint suited for space-constrained workcells.
- Force-sensing technology enables safe human-robot collaboration.
What to check before buying
- Reduced operating temperature range above 35 °C may affect performance.
- Requires a comprehensive risk assessment for collaborative deployment.
- Limited reach of 900 mm may restrict larger work envelopes.