UR10e Dexterous Arm vs LBR iiwa (Intelligent Assistant)
Compare UR10e Dexterous Arm (Universal Robots) and LBR iiwa (Intelligent Assistant) (KUKA Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | UR10e Dexterous Arm | LBR iiwa (Intelligent Assistant) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Universal Robots | KUKA Robotics |
| Category | Manipulator | Manipulator |
| Country | Denmark | Germany |
| Degrees of freedom | 6 | 7 |
| Weight (kg) | 33 | 24 |
| Battery life (h) | 24 | 24 |
| Payload | 12.5 kg | 7 kg or 14 kg (two versions) |
| Max speed | 1.0 m/s | 1.8 m/s |
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Assembly & manufacturing | Assembly & manufacturing |
| Released | 2018 | 2013 |
| Status | Standby | Maintenance |
Verdict
LBR iiwa (Intelligent Assistant) leads on 3 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
LBR iiwa (Intelligent Assistant) leads on degrees of freedom (7 vs 6), payload (7 kg or 14 kg (two versions) vs 12.5 kg) and max speed (1.8 m/s vs 1.0 m/s).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price.
UR10e Dexterous Arm
A collaborative safe robotic arm designed for versatile precision machining, palletizing, welding, and machine tending alongside human workers.
LBR iiwa (Intelligent Assistant)
KUKA's sensitive lightweight arm, with torque sensors in all seven axes. Sold in 7 kg and 14 kg payload versions for assembly and collaborative work.