Cobot for Demanding, Space-Constrained Tasks

An extended reach combined with coordinated multi-axis motion allows for stable and precise automation from a rugged, compact, lightweight unit.
Sept. 10, 2025
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Universal Robots UR8 Long cobot.
Universal Robots UR8 Long long-reach collaborative robot.

UNIVERSAL ROBOTS introduced the UR8 Long collaborative robot, with the same 1750 mm (68.9 in) reach as the popular UR20 and a slimmer profile. UR8 Long combines reach, stability, and precision in a rugged, compact, lightweight form, capable of handling an 8 kg (17.6 lbs) payload, making it suitable for space-constrained set-ups and industrial tasks, including welding, picking, and multi-point inspections.

”The UR8 Long is a smart robotic arm that can reach farther and do more than ever before. It’s designed to help people and businesses work faster, more safely, and with less physical effort,” stated Jean Pierre Hathout, Universal Robots president. “Whether it’s lifting, moving, or handling tasks that are repetitive or hard on the body, this robot makes the job easier. Its longer reach means it can cover more space, and its advanced features open new ways to automate work that used to be done by hand.”

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Universal Robots UR8 Long long-reach collaborative robot at FABTECH 2025.
Universal Robots introduced its UR8 Long collaborative robot at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, demonstrating its long reach, stability, and precision for applications that include welding and pick-and-place bin tending.

UR8 Long runs with both PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X, UR’s software platform, and can be extended with MotionPlus - UR’s new advanced motion control technology that allows for ease of integration with linear axis, rotary positioners and rotary turntables for precise control, smoother trajectories, and consistent accuracy. 

Combined with UR’s upgraded freedrive capabilities, users can manually guide the arm with precision and ease - making lead-to-teach programming more intuitive and enabling quick, ergonomic set-up even on complex parts, all without the need for layered interfaces or external tools. UR8 Long’s lighter mass - 30% less than the UR20 - and compact wrist design also makes it perfect for mounting on gantries, rails, or overhead systems, where external axes can operate more efficiently.

Learn more at www.universal-robots.com