Published May 13, 2025

Universal Robots Introduces Fastest Ever Cobot

The UR15 boasts unparalleled motion capability enabling increased productivity and reduced costs across applications and industries.


Universal Robots introduced the UR15 at Automate in Detroit. the new cobot is available now, and will begin shipping next month.

Source: Universal Robots

For pick-and-place applications, the UR15 delivers up to 30% cycle time improvements compared to previous models. It maintains a lightweight design and small footprint.

UR15 runs both PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X and is supercharged with AI. It has a payload of 33 lbs (15 kg) which can be increased for wrist-down orientations such as palletizing parts.

The UR15 is ideal for harsh metal and machining environments, and offers improved ingress protection, IP65 and high payload capability.

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