Universal Robots UR15 Collaborative Robot Arm — 15 kg Payload, 1300 mm Reach

Universal Robots UR Series  |  Collaborative Robot

Sharp. Compact. Outsized Performance at Arm's Reach.

The Fastest, Most Capable Cobot in Its Class.

The UR15 is the newest member of the Universal Robots UR Series — and the most capable cobot in the most sought-after payload and reach class in the collaborative robot market. With a 15 kg standard payload (expandable to 17.5 kg under boundary conditions per the user manual) and 1300 mm of reach, the UR15 addresses the widest range of manufacturing automation opportunities without requiring a step up to a large-format industrial robot platform.

What makes the UR15 distinct is the combination of its payload class leadership with a compact 40.7 kg arm weight and a Ø204 mm footprint. At 5 m/s maximum TCP speed — the highest of any cobot in the UR Series — the UR15 delivers throughput-class performance without the infrastructure cost of a traditional industrial robot. It deploys into space-constrained production cells, redeployment between cells is fast, and it is available on both PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X — making it compatible with existing UR fleets and new deployments alike.

The UR15 is IP65-rated at the arm, ISO 14644-1 Class 6 cleanroom-certified, UL 1740 and TÜV-certified, and compliant with EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd Category 3) and EN ISO 10218-1. It mounts in any orientation and integrates with the full UR+ certified ecosystem through the standard ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 tool flange.

At a Glance

Why the UR15

Fastest in the UR Series
5 m/s maximum TCP speed — the highest of any UR cobot — directly reduces cycle times in high-throughput applications where output-per-shift is the primary metric. Applications where the UR10e's speed was the limiting factor find a step-change improvement in the UR15.

Expanded Payload with Boundary Conditions
The UR15 supports up to 17.5 kg under boundary conditions defined in the user manual — future-proofing applications that occasionally require heavier lifts without stepping up to a larger, more expensive platform. Consult the UR15 User Manual for boundary condition requirements before specifying the expanded payload.

OptiMove Motion Technology
Built into PolyScope X, OptiMove provides intuitive control over relative speed and acceleration. The result is smoother trajectories, reduced joint vibration, and faster cycle times without manual tuning — particularly impactful in high-speed palletizing, welding, and dispensing applications where motion quality directly affects output quality.

IP65 + Cleanroom Ready
IP65 at the arm and ISO 14644-1 Class 6 cleanroom certification (at ≤80% velocity and payload) make the UR15 deployable across food, pharmaceutical, electronics, and precision manufacturing environments where contamination control is a production requirement.

PolyScope X Native — AI-Ready
The UR15 ships on PolyScope X, Universal Robots' current-generation software platform. It is not a migration path from an earlier platform — PolyScope X is the native environment, with full access to the UR+ ecosystem, URCap development, and AI-capable features being added to the platform as they mature.

Redeploy Across Applications
At 40.7 kg with any-orientation mounting, the UR15 moves between cells faster than heavier large-payload platforms. One robot across multiple heavy applications — palletizing one shift, machine tending the next — maximizes automation ROI across your operation.

Common Applications

The UR15 targets the widest range of industrial automation applications in the 15 kg payload class — tasks where the UR10e's 12.5 kg payload is the limiting constraint, and where stepping up to a UR20 or UR30 would add cost, size, and complexity the application doesn't require.

Palletizing
15 kg payload and 1300 mm reach cover the majority of pallet-layer configurations at standard case weights. At 5 m/s maximum TCP speed, the UR15 achieves cycle rates that make palletizing ROI calculations straightforward — without requiring a dedicated large-format robot cell. IP65 rating and Class 6 cleanroom certification make it equally deployable in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical palletizing environments where contamination control is a production requirement.

Press Tending & Material Handling
The UR15's payload headroom handles heavy sheet metal blanks, formed parts, and multi-part grippers that push lighter cobots past their limits. Reach and payload support load/unload cycles at stamping presses, punch presses, and hydraulic forming equipment — where part weight, gripper weight, and positional accuracy requirements all compound. The embedded wrist force/torque sensor confirms part seating and detects anomalies before the press cycle starts.

Pick & Place / Packaging
The UR15 handles heavy product and multi-part pick cycles in packaging lines where part weight, gripper tooling, and throughput speed requirements exceed what lighter cobots can sustain. Working collaboratively alongside operators — without safety caging — it handles the repetitive, ergonomically demanding elements of packaging while workers manage quality and changeover tasks that require judgment.

Machine Tending
Reach and payload handle most CNC load/unload scenarios. The embedded force/torque sensor confirms part seating before the machine cycle starts — eliminating mis-load scrap events without requiring an external force sensing system.

Welding
Speed, reach, and smooth OptiMove trajectories support consistent torch positioning for MIG and TIG arc welding. Payload headroom handles heavy torch assemblies and wire feeders without approaching the payload limit.

Dispensing
Precise TCP control and configurable OptiMove speed and acceleration profiles support adhesive, sealant, and fluid dispensing with repeatable bead quality across every cycle.

Sanding & Polishing
Force-controlled surface contact combined with OptiMove motion delivers consistent finishing results on complex contoured parts — with contact force manageable via PolyScope X without external force sensing hardware.

Material Removal
Deburring, trimming, and deflashing at heavier tool weights — the UR15's expanded payload envelope under boundary conditions accommodates heavier abrasive tooling and material removal fixtures.

Quality Inspection
±0.05 mm repeatability supports vision-guided and contact-based dimensional verification at consistent positioning across every cycle — without operator variability affecting measurement results.

Collaborative & Safe at High Payload

The UR15 is built on Universal Robots' collaborative safety architecture — 21 configurable safety functions, an integrated wrist force/torque sensor, and full compliance with EN ISO 13849-1 (PLd Category 3), EN ISO 10218-1, and UL 1740. At 15 kg payload, the UR15 can operate in shared workspaces with appropriate risk assessment and safety configuration in place — subject to the site-specific risk assessment required for all cobot deployments under ISO/TS 15066 regardless of payload class.

UR15 vs. UR Series — Where It Fits

The UR15 fills the gap between the UR12e's reach advantage and the UR16e's payload-in-compact-space advantage. It is the right choice when 15 kg payload at 1300 mm reach — delivered at 5 m/s — is the application requirement.

Need reach and payload both? The UR15 is the only UR Series cobot that delivers 15 kg payload at 1300 mm reach. If payload is the primary constraint in a compact cell, the UR16e's 16 kg at 900 mm may be the better fit. Contact Automation Distribution to discuss your application: 1-888-600-3080.

Software Platforms

The UR15 is available with both PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X. Both platforms run on the same robot arm — the difference is the controller generation, software capabilities, and available cable lengths.

An untrained operator can typically unpack, mount, and program a first simple task in under one hour on either platform. Both PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X feature graphical teach interfaces designed to minimize time-to-first-program without requiring a robotics programming background.

Full Technical Specifications

Robot Arm

Force Sensing — Tool Flange / Torque Sensor

Axis Movement

I/O — Tool Flange

I/O — Control Box

3-Position Enabling Teach Pendant (SKU 200618)

UR15 — Choose Your Configuration

The UR15 is available in nine configurations across two software platforms. Every variant uses the same robot arm — differences are in software platform, teach pendant, controller power type, and cable length.

Not sure which SKU to order?

• Expanding an existing PolyScope 5 fleet with enabling device required? → Choose SKU 200617 (PS5, 3PE TP, 6m)
• New PolyScope X deployment, enabling device required? → Choose SKU 200620 (PSX, 3PE TP, 6m) or 201009 (PSX, 3PE TP, 12m)
• Custom machine or injection moulding cell (AC power)? → Choose SKU 200621 (PSX OEM AC, 6m) or 201008 (PSX OEM AC, 12m)
• Mobile platform or DC-powered system? → Choose SKU 200622 (PSX OEM DC, 6m) or 201007 (PSX OEM DC, 12m)
• PS5 OEM fixed install? → Choose SKU 200618 (PS5 OEM AC) or 200619 (PS5 OEM DC)

Training & Support

UR Academy
Free online training with step-by-step programming tutorials, troubleshooting guides, and certification courses for PolyScope X. New users are typically productive within a single day.

UR Care Services
24/7 support, remote connectivity monitoring, and on-site field service. UR Care and UR Care Premium warranty extensions are available for the UR15 — see related products on this page.

UR+ Marketplace
Certified third-party plugins and accessories — heavy-duty grippers, force/torque sensors, vision systems, welding packages, and more — all validated for UR Series compatibility.

Resources & Downloads

• → UR15 Official Product Page — universal-robots.com
• → UR15 User Manual & Tech Docs (PolyScope X) — universal-robots.com/manuals
• → PolyScope X Software Handbook — universal-robots.com/manuals
• → UR15 Safety Functions Table — universal-robots.com/manuals
• → UR Academy — Free Training & Certification
• → UR+ Marketplace — Certified Grippers, Vision & URCaps
• → UR Care Services

UR15 Product Family | SKU 200617, 200618, 200619, 200620, 200621, 200622, 201007, 201008, 201009. Specifications sourced from Universal Robots UR15 Technical Specification (April 2026) and UR15 User Manual. Expanded payload of 17.5 kg requires boundary conditions per the UR15 User Manual — consult documentation before specifying. Verify all specifications against current Universal Robots documentation prior to installation. Specifications subject to change without notice. Automation Distribution — Authorized Universal Robots Distributor, Hatfield, PA.