Universal Robots, the global leader in collaborative robot (cobot) technology, has expanded its UR Series with the introduction of the UR18 — a powerful yet compact industrial cobot engineered to deliver exceptional speed and performance.
Featuring a 950 mm reach, increased payload capacity for larger end effectors, and motion speeds of up to 4 m/s, the UR18 is ideally suited for high-throughput pick-and-place, assembly, and material handling applications across sectors such as logistics, automotive, and food & beverage. Weighing just 39 kg, the UR18 is easy to install on most standard gantry systems, offering flexible mounting options without the need for expensive infrastructure modifications.
The UR18 debuts with UR’s enhanced freedrive function and advanced motion features, including OptiMove and MotionPlus — cutting-edge motion control technologies that deliver smoother, more precise movements and greater control.
Like all robots in the UR Series, the UR18 carries UL1740 certification, enabling safe human–robot collaboration, simplifying compliance with major industrial safety standards, and ensuring faster, safer factory-floor deployment.
The UR18 gives manufacturers more capability without compromise. It combines the strength to handle heavier payloads with the speed and flexibility our customers expect, enabling them to achieve new levels of efficiency.
- Keith Fox, Chief Product Officer at Universal Robots.
