Universal Robots: The UR16e Collaborative Industrial Robot

March 18, 2021

The Universal Robots UR16e delivers an impressive 16kg (35.3 lbs.) of payload within a small footprint, and is ideal for use in heavy machine tending, material handling, packaging, and screw and nut driving applications. This powerhouse robot allows for heavier end of arm tooling and multi-part handling, and is especially useful for achieving shorter cycle times.

UR16e Quick Facts

  •    –   Reach: 900 mm/35.4 ins.
  •    –   Payload: 16 kg/35.3 lbs
  •    –   Footprint: Ø 190 mm
  •    –   Weight: 33.1 kg/73 lbs


Get to Know the UR16e Robot

The utility of this collaborative industrial robot is unmatchable. The UR16e is built for heavy duty tasks like machine tending, material handling, packaging, material removal, and screw and nut driving applications.  It handles an exceptional 16 kg of payload that is especially useful for carrying heavy end of arm tooling and can lift multiple parts in a single pick, making tasks much more efficient by achieving shorter cycle times. UR16e is also offered as an OEM robot system and with a 3-Position Teach pendant.

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