Universal Robots is building UR15 into high-speed cobot cells

Universal Robots launched UR15 in May 2025, listing a 5 m/s TCP speed and payload capacity up to 17.5 kilograms.

12 May 25

Universal Robots presented UR15 at Automate in Detroit on May 12, 2025. The company opened orders at launch and said shipping would begin in June 2025.

UR15 has 1300 mm reach, 17.5 kg payload, and 5 m/s maximum TCP speed.

UR15 runs with PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X, while OptiMove handles motion programming for smoother trajectories. The product page also names TUV and UL 1740 certifications, keeping the new model inside established industrial safety and integration expectations.

Universal Robots was founded in Denmark in 2005 by Esben Ostergaard, Kasper Stoy and Kristian Kassow. It is now part of Teradyne.

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