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Techman Robot TM12 vs Universal Robots UR10e

Key facts

Techman Robot TM12 (Techman Robot Inc.; Shipping) and Universal Robots UR10e (Universal Robots; Shipping) are both collaborative robot arm (cobot)s. Published figures: weight 33 kg (73 lb) vs 33.3 kg (73 lb); payload 12 kg (26 lb) vs 12.5 kg (28 lb); reach 1,300 mm (51.2 in) vs 1,300 mm (51.2 in). Published for only one of them: repeatability (Universal Robots UR10e: 0.05 mm); tool speed (Universal Robots UR10e: 1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph)). Only Universal Robots UR10e has a public price: US$44,636 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price). RankedRobot rank among collaborative robot arms (cobots): Techman Robot TM12 #5 of 12 (score 60.8, grade C), Universal Robots UR10e #4 of 12 (score 61.2, grade A). Disclosure: Techman Robot TM12 has 14 sourced values (70% of tracked fields), Universal Robots UR10e has 21 (100%).

Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/techman-tm12-vs-universal-robots-ur10e/ (checked 2026-09-25) · Every figure below links to its source · Techman Robot TM12 spec sheet · Universal Robots UR10e spec sheet

SpecTechman Robot TM12Universal Robots UR10e
StatusShippingShipping
PriceNot published
US$44,636 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price) source
Rank in category#5 of 12 · 60.8 · grade C#4 of 12 · 61.2 · grade A
Launch
Announced
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
Status
Body
Weight
33 kg (73 lb)ManufacturerSource: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
IP rating
Arm
Reach
1,300 mm (51.2 in)ManufacturerSource: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
1,300 mm (51.2 in)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Axes
Repeatability
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
Max tool speed
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Joint ranges
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
Unlimited rotation of tool flange; ±360° for all other jointsManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Footprint
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
Power consumption
Not disclosedNot disclosedChecked: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
Programming
TMflow node-based graphical programming; hand-guiding; visual calibration boardManufacturerSource: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
PolyScope graphical user interface on 12-inch touchscreenManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Payload
Payload
12 kg (26 lb)ManufacturerSource: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)Conditions: Rated payload of the arm (stationary, mounted).
12.5 kg (28 lb)ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)Conditions: Maximum payload of the arm as stated on the official tech spec sheet; not a mobile/carry robot.
Software
SDK
TMflow (node-based graphical programming); TMcraft (custom plugin/2nd development in C#/WPF)ManufacturerSource: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
URScript scripting language; official ROS and ROS2 drivers (ur_robot_driver)ManufacturerSource: docs.universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
ROS supportNot tracked
ROS1 and ROS2 (official ur_robot_driver)ManufacturerSource: docs.universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)
Safety
Certifications
ISO 10218-1:2011; ISO/TS 15066:2016ManufacturerSource: tm-robot.com (2026-09-25)
EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd, Cat.3); EN ISO 10218-1ManufacturerSource: universal-robots.com (2026-09-25)

Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Techman Robot TM12 and the Universal Robots UR10e?

Published figures: weight 33 kg (73 lb) vs 33.3 kg (73 lb); payload 12 kg (26 lb) vs 12.5 kg (28 lb); reach 1,300 mm (51.2 in) vs 1,300 mm (51.2 in). Published for only one of them: repeatability (Universal Robots UR10e: 0.05 mm); tool speed (Universal Robots UR10e: 1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph)).

Which is cheaper, the Techman Robot TM12 or the Universal Robots UR10e?

Only Universal Robots UR10e has a public price: US$44,636 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.

Which ranks higher, the Techman Robot TM12 or the Universal Robots UR10e?

RankedRobot rank among collaborative robot arms (cobots): Techman Robot TM12 #5 of 12 (score 60.8, grade C), Universal Robots UR10e #4 of 12 (score 61.2, grade A). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method

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