Universal Robots UR18

2025-10-06 · Publisher : Universal Robots · Domain : Robotics

Universal Robots adds the UR18 to its range: a compact cobot with 18 kg payload, 950 mm reach and up to 4 m/s, for pick-and-place, assembly and material handling.

### Background On October 6, 2025, Universal Robots expanded its UR Series with the UR18, an industrial cobot that combines high payload and speed in a compact form. It targets high-throughput logistics, automotive and food and beverage operations, where cobots must handle heavier end effectors without slowing down. ### Specifications - 18 kg payload; 950 mm reach. - Motion speeds up to 4 m/s. - Weighs 39 kg; can be installed on standard gantry systems without costly infrastructure changes. - OptiMove and MotionPlus motion control technologies. - UL 1740 certification for human-robot collaboration. ### Why it matters According to Universal Robots, the UR18 "gives manufacturers more capability without compromise", combining the strength for heavier payloads with the expected speed. It complements the UR15 and UR8 Long launched earlier in the year and strengthens the range against Chinese competition. ### Key takeaways Universal Robots' third cobot launch of 2025, the UR18 targets fast applications with heavy end effectors.

Tags : Cobot, Industriel, Logistique, Danemark