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Universal Robots A/S

World's #1 cobot manufacturer (40%+ global share)

The world's largest collaborative robot manufacturer with 40%+ global market share. Pioneer of the cobot industry — sold the first commercial cobot in 2008. The UR lineup is the benchmark against which all Chinese cobots are compared. As of 2026 it splits into two families: the e-Series (UR3e, UR7e, UR12e, UR16e) and the higher-performance UR Series (UR8 Long, UR15, UR18, UR20, UR30). The 2026 refresh retired the two most-quoted model names in the industry — the UR5e became the UR7e with payload raised to 7.5kg, and the UR10e was renamed the UR12e with specs unchanged. Part of Teradyne Inc. Pricing runs roughly $38,000-$63,000 for the robot arm alone.

Founded2005
HQOdense, Denmark
Models4 robots
Price range$35,000–$58,000
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Key Facts

  • 40%+ global cobot market share
  • Sold the first commercial cobot in 2008
  • Owned by Teradyne Inc.
  • 2026 lineup change: UR5e → UR7e (payload 5kg → 7.5kg), UR10e → UR12e (rename only)
  • KEY BENCHMARK: Chinese cobots are 40-70% cheaper

Universal Robots — frequently asked questions

How much do Universal Robots robots cost?

Universal Robots robots range from $35,000 to $58,000 across the 4 models we track. See the lineup above for verified per-model pricing.

Where is Universal Robots based?

Universal Robots A/S is headquartered in Odense, Denmark, founded in 2005.

What does Universal Robots make?

Universal Robots is known for UR3e, UR7e, UR12e, UR16e, UR15, UR20, and UR30. World's #1 cobot manufacturer (40%+ global share)

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