Universal Robots Launches the UR8 Long: The New Standard for Long-Reach Collaborative Robots

Chicago, Illinois, September 8, 2025: Universal Robots (UR), the global leader in collaborative robotics (cobots), has officially unveiled the newest addition to its powerhouse lineup: the UR8 Long. Debuting at FABTECH in Chicago, this innovative, long-reach industrial cobot is engineered to conquer the toughest automation challenges across manufacturing, delivering a unique blend of reach, precision, and a lightweight, compact form factor.

The UR8 Long is available for order immediately, with shipping commencing in October.

Table of Contents

UR8 Long Specifications: Long Reach and Compact Design

The UR8 Long shares the impressive 1750 mm (68.9 in) reach of the popular UR20 model but features a significantly slimmer profile. This revolutionary design allows it to deliver stable, high-precision performance with an 8 kg (17.6 lbs) payload, all within a rugged and compact unit.

This combination of long reach and a small footprint makes the UR8 Long the ideal solution for space-constrained industrial setups. It excels at a variety of demanding tasks, from executing complex weldments and precision dunnage picking to flexible multi-point inspections.

Jean Pierre Hathout, President of Universal Robots, noted, “The UR8 Long is a smarter robotic arm designed to help businesses work faster, more safely, and with significantly less physical strain. Its extended reach means it can cover more workspace, opening up new avenues for automation that were previously handled manually.”

UR8 Long Technology: Advanced Motion Control for Optimized Performance

The UR8 Long is built to seamlessly integrate with your existing setup. It runs on both PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X, UR’s industry-leading software platform, and can be enhanced with MotionPlus. This advanced motion control technology ensures precise control, smoother trajectories, and consistent accuracy when integrating with linear axes, rotary positioners, or turntables.

Key Technical Advantages:

Intuitive Programming: Upgraded freedrive capabilities allow users to manually guide the arm with unparalleled ease and precision, simplifying lead-to-teach programming without the need for external tools.
Efficient Mounting: Weighing 30% less than the UR20 and featuring a compact wrist design, the UR8 Long is perfectly suited for inverted mounting on gantries, rails, or overhead systems, maximizing external axis efficiency.

How the UR8 Long Excels in Automated Welding

Precision Welding, Simplified

The UR8 Long’s combination of long reach, advanced motion control, and stellar repeatability makes it a must-have for industrial welding applications.

Will Healy III, Global Industry Manager for Fabricated Metals at Teradyne Robotics, highlighted the benefits: “The UR8 Long provides an easier teaching experience than traditional welding robots, delivers better weld quality than manual work, and reduces rework—saving both time and money. It was specifically designed with the collaborative welding process in mind, helping to boost productivity and attract new talent.”

Attendees can witness these benefits live at FABTECH at the UR partner booths for THG Automation, Hirebotics, and Vectis Automation.

Optimized High-Speed Bin Picking

At UR’s FABTECH booth (B13045), the UR8 Long will demonstrate its ability to reach deep into a full dunnage bin—a common requirement in automotive, metals, and plastics manufacturing.

Its extended reach, coupled with a compact tool flange and rapid wrist joints, allows for more pick positions and effortless access to bin corners. This is especially valuable in the automotive sector, where the UR8 Long can seamlessly fit into tight cells, increasing the number of picks per bin and ensuring uninterrupted workflows. The improved joint architecture contributes to cycle times up to 30% faster than earlier cobot generations.

Servo Dynamics Engineering: Bringing the UR8 Long to Vietnam

The launch of the UR8 Long marks a significant step forward in the field of industrial automation. To ensure that Vietnamese businesses can access and deploy the superior advantages of this new cobot—in terms of reach, precision, and efficiency—Universal Robots is confident in its long-standing strategic partnership with its official local distributor.

Servo Dynamics Engineering is the authorized distributor of Universal Robots in Vietnam. We feature a team of highly specialized engineers with deep knowledge of cobot applications across all industries. We not only provide the genuine UR8 Long product but also support customers through every stage: from consulting and solution design to integration programming, technical support, and lifetime maintenance.

Contact Servo Dynamics Engineering today to be among the first in Vietnam to own and utilize the breakthrough power of the UR8 Long cobot in your production process, optimizing your workspace and enhancing competitive productivity.

Contact Servo Dynamics Engineering for more details on ordering and pricing for the UR8 Long.