xArm 6
The xArm 6 is a 6-axis collaborative robot arm manufactured by UFACTORY, designed as a low-cost industrial cobot with a 5 kg payload and 700 mm reach. It supports multiple programming interfaces including Python, C++, ROS/ROS2, and a drag-and-drop GUI, and is positioned for small-to-medium business automation, machine tending, assembly, and research applications.
Overview and Use Cases
The xArm 6 is a collaborative robot arm developed by UFACTORY for industrial automation in small-to-medium business (SMB) environments. It is marketed for machine tending, assembly tasks, and research applications. The arm operates autonomously once programmed and configured, with human involvement limited to setup, programming, and maintenance phases.
Key Capabilities
- 6 degrees of freedom for multi-directional manipulation
- Drag-and-drop graphical programming interface (UFACTORY Studio)
- Support for Python and C++ programming languages
- ROS and ROS2 integration for advanced robotics workflows
- Autonomous task execution following programmed instructions
- ±0.1 mm repeatability for precision work
Specifications
- Degrees of Freedom: 6
- Payload Capacity: 5 kg
- Reach: 700 mm (27.6 inches)
- Maximum Speed: 1 m/s
- Weight: 12.2–12.5 kg (arm unit only; separate control box)
- Power Input: 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
- Power Output to Arm: 24 V DC, 10 A
- Positional Repeatability: ±0.1 mm
Applications
The xArm 6 is intended for automation tasks in manufacturing and assembly environments, including:
- Machine tending and part handling
- Assembly operations
- Industrial research and development
- Educational robotics projects
- Small-scale production automation
Positioning and Market Context
The xArm 6 is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to established collaborative robot arms. At a retail price of approximately $9,000–$10,500 (2025–2026), it is priced at roughly one-third to one-quarter the cost of comparable Universal Robots arms, making it accessible to smaller manufacturing operations and organizations with limited automation budgets.
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