Universal Robots UR17g

The UR17g-1300 is the mid-sized arm in Universal Robots' g-Series and is marked as new on the maker's site. It combines a 15 kg payload, extendable to 17.5 kg, with a 1300 mm reach and speeds up to 5 m/s. The numbers match the UR Series UR15, and the page describes an industrial-grade design that keeps cycle times tight as tasks grow more complex.

The tool flange

What differs from the UR15 is connectivity at the end of the arm. The g-Series tool flange integrates 1 Gb Ethernet, 24 V or 48 V power (5 A peak, 3 A continuous) and safety-rated inputs, so cameras, sensors and higher-power end effectors can connect without separate cabling to the controller. Universal Robots says M8 compatibility keeps existing accessories usable. The maker presents this as direct integration of sensors and cameras rather than a hardware change to the arm itself.

Where it sits in the g-Series

It is faster than the UR18g (5 m/s against 4 m/s) and longer-reaching, with a weight of 40.7 kg. The UR10g reaches further at 1750 mm but carries less. The g-Series overview lists the family at 10 to 18 kg payload and says each arm builds on the proven UR joint architecture with an enclosed joint design intended to improve long-term reliability.

Environment

All g-Series arms are rated IP65 for industrial production, with an enclosed joint design and fewer components, and a ring of LEDs at the base shows cell status at a glance. The g-Series sits within what the maker calls its Gen 7 platform, and its overview page mentions the SP7 Smart Panel, a detachable panel with a Freedrive button and configurable buttons for PolyScope X.

Applications

The model page names no industries or applications. Its text concentrates on the flange hardware and the Gen 7 platform, which Universal Robots says helps manufacturers deploy automation faster, and invites readers to book a demo or ask for pricing.

Key facts

• Payload: 15 kg (33.1 lbs)
• Extended payload: 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
• Reach: 1300 mm (51.2 in)
• Maximum TCP speed: 5 m/s
• Weight: 40.7 kg (89.7 lbs)
• IP rating: IP65
• Tool flange: 1 Gb Ethernet, 24 V or 48 V power (5 A peak, 3 A continuous), safety-rated inputs