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Universal Robots UR12e Collaborative Robot

Universal Robots UR12e Collaborative Robot Arm — 12.5 kg Payload, 1300 mm Reach

Universal Robots
SKU:
ur12e
$51,255.31 - $55,669.47
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New
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Description

Universal Robots e-Series  |  Collaborative Robot

Medium-Sized Versatility — Long Reach. High Payload. Total Flexibility.

12.5 kg Payload 1300 mm Reach ±0.05 mm Repeatability 17 Safety Functions IP54 Rated PolyScope 5 & PolyScope X

Your Business, Your Way

The UR12e is Universal Robots' medium-duty industrial collaborative robot — the successor to the popular UR10e — combining the longest reach and highest payload in the mid-size cobot category. With 12.5 kg of payload and 1300 mm of reach, it handles the tasks that smaller cobots can't while remaining compact, collaborative, and fast to deploy.

Whether you're automating high-volume palletizing, tending heavy CNC equipment, welding complex seams, or building a custom OEM machine, the UR12e delivers the motion platform, the safety architecture, and the software ecosystem to make it happen. It's re-deployable, fast to reprogram, and backed by the broadest collaborative robot integration library in the industry.

At a Glance

Robot Model UR12e (e-Series) — successor to the UR10e
Maximum Payload 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs)
Reach 1300 mm (51.2 in)
Repeatability ±0.05 mm
Degrees of Freedom 6 rotating joints
Robot Weight 33.5 kg (73.9 lbs)
Footprint (base diameter) Ø 190 mm (7.48 in)
IP Rating IP54
Operating Temperature 0–50°C (32–122°F)
Typical Power Consumption ~350 W — comparable to a household blender
Max Power Consumption 615 W
Operating Noise < 60 dB(A)
Configurable Safety Functions 17
Safety Standard EN ISO 13849-1, PLd Category 3
Software Platforms Available PolyScope 5 (CB5.5) & PolyScope X (CB5.6)
Tool Flange ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 compatible

Why the UR12e

ProductivityIncrease uptime and eliminate mistakes by introducing automated, standardized procedures. The UR12e runs lights-out, around the clock, without fatigue.
AgilityRe-use programs for recurring tasks, redeploy the robot to new processes, and adapt your automation as your production needs change.
Fast DeploymentAn untrained operator can unpack, mount, and program the first simple task in under an hour. No robotics background required to get started.
Space SavingThe Ø190 mm footprint fits into existing manufacturing setups where floorspace is scarce — automate without restructuring your facility.
Low Power DrawAt ~350 W typical, the UR12e consumes roughly the same power as a household blender — despite lifting 12.5 kg. Run automation without running up your energy bill.
Collaborative & Safe17 configurable safety functions, force/torque sensing on all 6 joints, and ISO/TS 15066 compliance enable safe human-robot collaboration — often without safety cages.

Common Applications

The UR12e's combination of long reach and high payload makes it one of the most versatile cobots available. It is deployed successfully across every major manufacturing sector:

Palletizing & DepalletizingStack and unstack heavy loads at end-of-line. 12.5 kg payload handles most standard unit loads with margin for tooling weight.
Machine TendingLoad and unload CNC machines, injection moulding equipment, and stamping presses — running unattended across shifts.
WeldingArc welding, MIG welding, and laser welding with a rich ecosystem of certified welding URCaps from leading equipment manufacturers.
AssemblyJoin heavy sub-assemblies in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial manufacturing. Consistent force application improves quality.
DispensingPrecise adhesive, sealant, and lubricant application with smooth, consistent paths — critical for sealing and bonding quality.
Material HandlingTransfer, sort, and position heavy parts and materials across production lines, conveyors, and storage systems.
Sanding & PolishingForce-controlled surface finishing on metal, composite, and wood parts. Consistent force application that human operators can't sustain.
Quality InspectionMount cameras, probes, and force sensors for automated measurement and inspection, with broad PS5 and PSX vision URCap support.
Screwdriving & FasteningTorque-controlled fastening for consistent, error-free assembly. Integrated screwdriver URCaps for plug-and-play deployment.

Software Platforms

The UR12e is available with two software platforms. Both run on the same robot arm — the difference is in the controller generation and software capabilities.

PolyScope 5
CB5.5 Controller
  • Proven, mature platform deployed globally
  • Broadest URCap ecosystem — largest certified third-party library
  • Ideal for expanding existing PS5 fleets
  • Graphical task-based programming for non-programmers
  • Full URScript, RTDE, and Dashboard Server API
Available: SKU 200875, 200876, 200877, 200878
PolyScope X NEW
CB5.6 Controller
  • Next-generation platform — future-first investment
  • OptiMove advanced motion control for smoother, faster paths
  • Browser-based offline programming — build before deployment
  • Operator Screen for independent line-operator changeovers
  • Modules, Functions, Smart Skills, Application Variables
Available: SKU 200879, 200880, 200881, 200882

UR12e — Choose Your Configuration

The UR12e is available in eight configurations across two software platforms. Every variant uses the same robot arm — the differences are in the controller generation, teach pendant, and power input.

SKUSoftwareControllerTeach PendantPowerBest For
200875 PolyScope 5 CB5.5 Standard TP AC Existing PS5 fleet, general use
200876 PolyScope 5 CB5.5 3PE TP AC PS5 fleet + ISO 10218-2 required
200877 PolyScope 5 CB5.5 OEM None (OEM) AC Fixed install, custom HMI, PS5
200878 PolyScope 5 CB5.5 OEM None (OEM) DC AMR/AGV, mobile, off-grid, PS5
200879 PolyScope X CB5.6 Standard TP AC New deployments, next-gen platform
200880 PolyScope X CB5.6 3PE TP AC New build + ISO 10218-2 required
200881 PolyScope X CB5.6 OEM None (OEM) AC Fixed install, custom HMI, PSX
200882 PolyScope X CB5.6 OEM None (OEM) DC AMR/AGV, mobile, off-grid, PSX
Not sure which SKU to order?
  • New deployment, no existing UR fleet? → Start with SKU 200879 (PolyScope X, Standard TP) for the most future-proof configuration.
  • Expanding an existing PolyScope 5 fleet? → Choose SKU 200875 (PS5, Standard TP) to maintain fleet consistency.
  • Safety assessment requires an enabling device? → Choose SKU 200876 (PS5, 3PE TP) or SKU 200880 (PSX, 3PE TP).
  • Building into a custom machine or system (no pendant needed)? → Choose SKU 200877 or 200881 for AC installations, or 200878 / 200882 for DC/mobile platforms.

Safety

All UR12e variants share the same safety architecture — 17 configurable safety functions, force and torque sensing on all six joints, and certification to EN ISO 13849-1 PLd Category 3. This enables collaborative operation alongside people in appropriate applications without the need for physical safety cages or barriers, subject to a site risk assessment.

Safety Standard EN ISO 13849-1, PLd Category 3
Collaborative Standard ISO/TS 15066, ISO 10218-1
Configurable Safety Functions 17 — joint positions, speeds, forces, power, momentum, stopping time/distance
Force/Torque Sensing All 6 joints — automatic protective stop on threshold breach
3PE Option Available on SKU 200876 and 200880 — ISO 10218-2 enabling device compliance
Safety Password Password-protected safety configuration on all variants

Motion Control

Smooth, precise movement is critical for process applications such as welding, dispensing, and machine tending. All UR12e variants benefit from UR's core motion control algorithms, designed to reduce joint wear, increase uptime, and maintain path accuracy at high speeds.

PolyScope X variants (SKU 200879–200882) add OptiMove — Universal Robots' advanced motion control layer that further reduces vibration, smooths complex paths, and increases cycle speed for process-critical applications.

Connectivity & I/O

All UR12e variants share the same I/O and communication capabilities — consistent regardless of software platform or controller variant:

Communication Protocols Modbus TCP, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT (via URCap), ROS
Digital I/O 8 DI / 8 DO (controller) + 2 DI / 2 DO (tool flange)
Analog I/O 2 AI / 2 AO (controller) + 2 AI (tool flange)
Tool Flange Power 12 V / 24 V at tool connector
Ethernet 1000 Mb/s
URScript / RTDE TCP/IP programmatic control and real-time data exchange on all variants
3rd-Party Expansion URCaps plugin ecosystem

Training & Support

UR AcademyFree online training library with step-by-step programming tutorials, troubleshooting guides, and certification courses. New users get productive fast.
UR Care Services24/7 support, remote connectivity monitoring, and on-site field service for break/fix repairs. Maximum uptime is the priority.
URCap MarketplaceBrowse hundreds of certified third-party plugins for grippers, sensors, vision, welding, conveyors, and more. Most major peripheral manufacturers are represented.
Automation Partner NetworkA global network of certified UR integrators and distributors ready to assist with cell design, programming, commissioning, and ongoing support.

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Additional Information
Payload:
12.5 kg
Reach:
1300 mm
Repeatability:
±0.05 mm
Degrees of Freedom:
6
Robot Weight:
33.5 kg
Footprint:
Ø190 mm
IP Rating:
IP54
Max Power:
615 W
Typical Power:
350 W
Safety Functions:
17
Safety Standard:
EN ISO 13849-1 PLd Cat.3
Operating Temp:
0-50°C