UFACTORY Robotic Arms
UFACTORY specializes in developing and manufacturing consumer robotics systems. Founded by a group of individuals with expertise in artificial intelligence and a passion for transforming the robot ecosystem, UFACTORY is dedicated to popularizing industrial technology and providing high cost-performance products and integrated solutions for industries and consumers through continuous innovation and technological advancement.
UFACTORY robots are sold in over 80 countries and regions, receiving praise from mainstream media and agencies. The company aims to demonstrate how robots can benefit humanity in daily life, becoming an essential part of everyone's future.
Company History and Achievements
History:
- 2013.05: UFACTORY Founded
- 2013.12: Launched First Desktop Robotic Arm
- 2014.01: UFACTORY uArm Acrtlic funded $250,000 on Kickstarter
- 2015.01: Met with Premier Li Keqiang as a representative of business in Shenzhen
- 2017.01: UFACTORY uArm Swift funded over $1,000,000 on Indiegogo
- 2017.07: Became a business and strategic partner for Intel and Tencent AI Lab
- 2017.10: Our products are sold in more than 80 countries and regions. The Sales Volume of uArm is over 10,000 units.
- 2018.03: Jointly launched UFACTORY xArm 7 with Cheetah Mobile
- 2018.10: Launched UFACTORY xArm on Kickstarter and raised over $870,000.00 USD
- 2021.10: Launched UFACTORY Lite 6 on Kickstarter and raised over $670,000 USD
Key Milestones:
- UFACTORY xArm: Funded $870,000+ on Kickstarter
- UFACTORY uArm: Funded $1,000,000+ on Indiegogo
- UFACTORY Lite 6: Funded $670,000+ on Kickstarter
Top 5 Best Highlights
- Easy to Use: UFACTORY Studio control software allows for intuitive hand teaching and graphical user interface programming, enabling task completion in as little as 10 minutes.
- Portable and Lightweight: Crafted from carbon fiber, the robot weighs 50% less, facilitating easier deployment and reducing the overall system weight.
- Cost-effective: UFACTORY robots offer half the operating costs of traditional industrial robotic arms while maintaining competitive edge and improving return on investment through outstanding performance.
- Multi-Accessories: A range of official accessories ensures seamless integration and allows for easy achievement of various applications.
- Powerful Joints: High-performance harmonic drives, brushless motors, and multi-turn absolute encoders guarantee stability and repeatability.
Product Series Overview
UFACTORY xArm
A multi-axis robot that perfectly balances power and size.
Ideal for:
- Machine Tending
- Bin Picking
- Mobile Platform
- Lab Automation
- Robotic Research
UFACTORY Lite 6
Our smallest table-top 6-axis robot arm.
Ideal for:
- Lab Automation
- Robotic Research
- Coffee Machine
- Touchscreen or Keyboard Testing
UFACTORY xArm Specifications
Performance
- Ambient Temperature Range: 0-50 °C
- Power Consumption: Typical 200 W, Max 500 W
- Input Power Supply: 24V DC, 20.8A
Physical
- Footprint: Ø126 mm
- Materials: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
- Base Mounting Dimension: M5*5
Specification
|
xArm 5 |
xArm 6 |
xArm 7 |
Payload (kg) |
3kg |
5kg |
3.5kg |
Reach (mm) |
700mm |
700mm |
700mm |
Degrees of Freedom |
5 |
6 |
7 |
Repeatability (mm) |
±0.1mm |
±0.1mm |
±0.1mm |
Maximum Speed (m/s) |
1m/s |
1m/s |
1m/s |
Weight (kg) (robot arm only) |
11.3kg |
12.5kg |
14.3kg |
Features
- Robot Mounting: Any (Customized Floor, Ceiling, Wall Up, Wall Down)
I/O Ports
- Control Box: DI*16, DO*16, AI*2, AO*2
- End Effector: DI*2, DO*2, AI*2
Communication (Robotic Arm)
- Robot Base Communication Protocol: self-defined
- Robot Base Communication Mode: RS-485
- End Effector Communication Protocol: Modbus RTU
- End Effector Communication Mode: RS-485
Communication (Control Box)
- Communication Protocol: Modbus TCP
- Communication Mode: Ethernet
Movement
|
xArm 5 |
xArm 6 |
xArm 7 |
Joint 1 Working Range |
±360° |
±360° |
±360° |
Joint 2 Working Range |
-117~116° |
-117~116° |
-117~116° |
Joint 3 Working Range |
-219~10° |
-219~10° |
±360° |
Joint 4 Working Range |
-97°~180° |
±360° |
-6~225° |
Joint 5 Working Range |
±360° |
-97°~180° |
±360° |
Joint 6 Working Range |
±360° |
-97°~180° |
±360° |
Joint 7 Working Range |
±360° |
±360° |
±360° |
Maximum Speed |
180°/s |
180°/s |
180°/s |
Control Boxes
xArm AC Control Box
|
SPECIFICATION |
Input |
100-240VAC 50/60Hz |
Output |
24VDC 20.8A |
Weight |
3.9kg |
Dimension(L*W*H) |
285*135*101mm |
Control Box IO |
CI*8+DI*8, CO*8+DO*8, 2*AI, 2*AO |
Communication Mode |
Ethernet, RS485 Master*1 |
xArm DC Control Box
|
SPECIFICATION |
Input |
24-72V DC |
Output |
24VDC 672Wmax |
Weight |
2.6kg |
Dimension(L*W*H) |
262*160*76mm |
Control Box IO |
CI*8+DI*8, CO*8+DO*8, 2*AI, 2*AO |
Communication Mode |
Ethernet, RS485 Master*1 |
End Effectors
End Effector: Gripper G2
|
SPECIFICATION |
Rated Supply Voltage |
24V DC 1.5Amax |
Weight |
800g |
Finger Type |
Switchable |
Closing speed |
15-225mm/s |
Communication |
RS-485 Modbus RTU |
Ingress protection (IP) rating |
IP40 |
Operating temperature |
0 to 50 °C |
Stroke |
84±1mm |
Payload |
5kg |
Gripping Force |
10 to 50 N |
Warranty |
>2,000,000 cycles |
Feedback |
Position, Speed, Force |
Programmable Gripping Specification |
Speed, Position, Force |
End Effector: BIO Gripper G2
|
SPECIFICATION |
Rated Supply Voltage |
24V DC |
Weight |
790g (Including Adapter) |
Peak Current |
1.5A |
Maximum Gripping Force |
20N |
State Indicator |
Working Status, Power |
Communication Mode |
RS-485 |
Communication Protocol |
Modbus RTU |
Feedback |
Drop Detection, Pick-up Detection |
Finger Type |
Switchable |
Working Range (with default fingers) |
71-150mm |
Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage |
28V DC |
Static Power Consumption (minimum power consumption) |
0.96W |
Programmable Gripping Specification |
Speed (0-4000)/Position (71-150mm)/Force (1-100%) |
End Effector: 6 Axis Force Torque Sensor
The 6-axis force torque sensor extends automation possibilities. The force resolution is up to 10g, enabling xArm to carry out tasks requiring the sensitivity and dexterity of the human hand.
|
SPECIFICATION |
Load capacity |
Fx, Fy: 150N; Fz: 200N; Tx, Ty, Tz: 4Nm |
Resolution |
Fx, Fy: 100mN; Fz: 150mN; Tx, Ty, Tz: 5mNm |
Hysteresis |
2.5%FS |
Crosstalk |
1%FS |
T450g |
3%FS |
3%FS |
3%FS |
Direct-Drive Linear Motor
The direct-drive linear motor effectively expands the working range of xArm, and the all-in-one control box offers easier access to use.
|
SPECIFICATION |
Motor Type |
Direct Drive |
Supply Voltage |
48V DC |
Rated Current |
3A |
Overload capacity |
150% |
Weight |
4.5kg |
Dimension(L*W*H) |
262*185*176mm |
Maximum Speed |
1m/s |
Maximum Load |
200kg |
Rated Torque |
63N |
Encoder |
Incremental |
Repeatability |
±5um |
Mounting Angle |
Horizonal |
Dimension (L*W*H) |
1093*213*114mm |
End Effector: Vacuum Gripper
Built-in electric vacuum with pressure feedback saves on maintenance cost by eliminating external tanks, and the pressure sensor offers a safe and precise movement.
Configurable suction cups can be easily changed to fit application needs.
|
SPECIFICATION |
Rated Supply Voltage |
24V DC |
Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage |
28V DC |
Max negative pressure |
-55kPa |
Air flow (L/min) |
>4L/min |
Weight (g) |
610g |
Dimensions (L*W*H) |
122.5*91.6*75mm |
Payload (kg) |
<5kg |
Noise Level(30cm away) |
<65dB |
Quiescent Current(mA) |
20mA |
Peak Current(mA) |
500mA |
Communication Mode |
Digital IO |
State Indicator |
Power, Working Status |
Feedback |
Air Pressure (Low or Normal) |
End Effector: Camera Module
To simplify the connection between RealSense camera and robot arm, developers can spend more time developing applications.
|
SPECIFICATIONS |
Sensor |
Intel® RealSenseTM D435 (Not included) |
Materials |
Aluminium Camera Stand |
Installation |
0~50°C |
Operating Temperature |
<200g |
Installation Package
Safely install your robot with simple and solid installation tools.
|
SPECIFICATIONS |
Weight |
1300g |
Materials |
Aluminium alloy |
UFACTORY 850 Specifications
Performance
- Ambient Temperature Range: 0-50 °C
- Power Consumption: Typical 240 W, Max 1000 W
- Input Power Supply: 48V DC, 20.8A
Physical
- Footprint: Ø190 mm
- Materials: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
- Base Mounting Dimension: M8*4 (114*114mm)
Specification
|
xArm 5 |
xArm 6 |
xArm 7 |
Payload (kg) |
5kg |
5kg |
5kg |
Reach (mm) |
850mm |
850mm |
850mm |
Degrees of Freedom |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Repeatability (mm) |
±0.02mm |
±0.02mm |
±0.02mm |
Maximum Speed (m/s) |
1m/s |
1m/s |
1m/s |
Weight (kg) (robot arm only) |
20kg |
20kg |
20kg |
Features
- Robot Mounting: Any (Customized Floor, Ceiling, Wall Up, Wall Down)
I/O Ports
- Control Box: DI*16, DO*16, AI*2, AO*2
- End Effector: DI*2, DO*2, AI*2
Communication (Robotic Arm)
- Robot Base Communication Protocol: self-defined
- Robot Base Communication Mode: RS-485
- End Effector Communication Protocol: Modbus RTU
- End Effector Communication Mode: RS-485
Communication (Control Box)
- Communication Protocol: Modbus TCP
- Communication Mode: Ethernet
Movement
|
Working Range |
Maximum Speed |
Joint 1 |
±360° |
180°/s |
Joint 2 |
-132°~132° |
180°/s |
Joint 3 |
-242°~3.5° |
180°/s |
Joint 4 |
±360° |
180°/s |
Joint 5 |
-124°~124° |
180°/s |
Joint 6 |
±360° |
180°/s |
UFACTORY 850 Control Boxes
UFACTORY 850 AC Control Box
|
SPECIFICATION |
Input |
100-240VAC 50/60Hz |
Output |
48VDC 1000Wmax |
Weight |
4.8kg |
Dimension (L*W*H) |
345*135*101mm |
Control Box IO |
CI*8+DI*8, CO*8+DO*8, 2*AI, 2*AO |
Communication Mode |
Ethernet, RS485 Master*1 |
UFACTORY 850 DC Control Box
|
SPECIFICATION |
Input |
48-72VDC |
Output |
48VDC 960Wmax |
Weight |
2.8kg |
Dimension (L*W*H) |
262*160*76mm |
Control Box IO |
CI*8+DI*8, CO*8+DO*8, 2*AI, 2*AO |
Communication Mode |
Ethernet, RS485 Master*1 |
UFACTORY Lite 6 Specifications
Performance
- Ambient Temperature Range: 0-50 °C
- Power Consumption: Typical 150 W, Max 350 W
- Input Power Supply: 24V DC, 14.66A
- Repeatability: ±0.5mm
Specification
|
SPECIFICATION |
DoF |
6 |
Payload |
600g |
Reach |
440mm |
Communication |
Modbus TCP |
Robot Communication Protocol |
Ethernet, RS485 Master*1, RS485 Slave*1 |
Communication Mode |
Ethernet, RS485 Master*1, RS485 Slave*1 |
Developing Environment |
Python/C++/ROS/ROS2 |
GUI |
UFACTORY Studio |
Physical
- Footprint: 130*140 mm
- Materials: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
- Base Mounting Dimension: M5*4 (114*114mm)
- Robot Mounting: Any (Customized Floor, Ceiling, Wall Up, Wall Down)
- EOAT: ISO9409-1-50
- Gearbox: Harmonic Drive
- Motor Type: BLDC
- Control Box: Build-in
- Weight: 8kg
Movement
|
Working Range |
Maximum Speed |
Joint 1 |
±360° |
180°/s |
Joint 2 |
±150° |
180°/s |
Joint 3 |
-3.5°~300° |
180°/s |
Joint 4 |
±360° |
180°/s |
Joint 5 |
±124° |
180°/s |
Joint 6 |
±360° |
180°/s |
I/O Ports
- Control Box: CI*8, CO*8, TI*2, TO*2, AI*2, AO*2
- End Effector: AI*2/RS485*1 (alternative)
UFACTORY Lite 6 End Effectors
Gripper Lite
|
SPECIFICATION |
Input Power Supply |
24V DC |
Stroke |
16mm (Switchable fingers) |
Gripping Force |
5N |
Weight |
350g |
Communication Mode |
I/O |
Feedback |
NA |
Lifespan |
>6000H |
Vacuum Gripper Lite
|
SPECIFICATION |
Input Power Supply |
24V DC |
Vacuum Level |
-40Kpa |
Weight |
250g |
Communication Mode |
I/O |
Feedback |
Pick-Up Detection (on/off) |
Lifespan |
>6000H |
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UFACTORY xArm Robotic Arm User Manual V1.6.9 | Installation, Operation & Safety Guide Comprehensive user manual for the UFACTORY xArm robotic arm (V1.6.9). Covers installation, hardware, software (xArm Studio, Python SDK), motion control, safety, and technical specifications for xArm5, xArm6, and xArm7. |
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UFACTORY xArm 6 Axis Force Torque Sensor User Manual Comprehensive guide for the UFACTORY xArm 6 Axis Force Torque Sensor, detailing installation, safety precautions, control methods (Python-SDK, C++ SDK), error codes, technical specifications, and after-sales service. |
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