# Universal Robots UR15 — specifications

Source: RankedRobot (https://rankedrobot.com/robots/universal-robots-ur15/) · Category: Collaborative robot arms (cobots) · Maker: Universal Robots
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## Summary

Universal Robots UR15 is a collaborative robot arm (cobot) made by Universal Robots (DK). Status: Shipping. Key published specifications: payload 15 kg (33 lb); reach 1,300 mm (51.2 in); repeatability 0.05 mm; weight 40.7 kg (90 lb). The maker has not published a price. Last checked by RankedRobot on 2026-10-09.

Disclosure: 20 sourced values, 0 not disclosed by the maker (100% disclosed). "Not disclosed" means the maker has not published it; RankedRobot never guesses missing figures (an "Estimate" is only our calculation from official figures, with the method shown).

## Launch

- Announced: 2025-05-12 — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/news-and-media/news-center/universal-robots-introduces-its-fastest-ever-cobot-to-enable-unprecedented-performance-in-collaborative-automation/ (checked 2026-10-09)
- Status: Shipping — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/news-and-media/news-center/universal-robots-introduces-its-fastest-ever-cobot-to-enable-unprecedented-performance-in-collaborative-automation/ (checked 2026-10-09)

## Body

- Weight: 40.7 kg (90 lb) — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/products/ur15-cb5/ (checked 2026-10-09)
- IP rating: IP65 — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)

## Arm

- Reach: 1,300 mm (51.2 in) — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)
- Axes: 6 axes — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)
- Repeatability: 0.05 mm — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)
- Max tool speed: 5 m/s (18 km/h · 11.2 mph) — Manufacturer; conditions: not stated — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)
- Joint ranges: ±360° for all six joints — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)
- Footprint: Ø204 mm — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)
- Power consumption: 350 W — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)
- Programming: PolyScope graphical user interface on 12-inch touchscreen — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)

## Payload

- Payload: 15 kg (33 lb) — Manufacturer; conditions: Rated arm payload (stationary, mounted); 17.5 kg extended payload under boundary conditions per the manual. — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/products/ur15-cb5/ (checked 2026-10-09)

## Software

- SDK: ROS/ROS2; Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP adapter, PROFINET device, PROFIsafe — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)
- ROS support: ROS and ROS2 — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)

## Safety

- Certifications: EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd, Cat.3); EN ISO 10218-1; UL 1740 — Manufacturer — source: https://www.universal-robots.com/manuals/EN/TechSheets/UR15_techsheet_pdf_online/UR15_techsheet_en.pdf (checked 2026-10-09)

## Confidence labels

Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Estimate = our calculation from official figures · Reported = credible media/retailer, not confirmed by the maker · Unconfirmed = leak, rumour or single source · Not disclosed = not published.