Techman Robot TM12

How TM12 compares within +/- 5 kg payload.

Mid-payload Techman (12 kg / 1.3 m) with built-in vision. Direct comp UR10e — same payload, same reach, $5-15K vision saving.

Why this cobot costs what it costs.

TM12 inherits the built-in vision moat from the TM5-700, scaled to UR10e-class payload (12 kg vs 12.5) and reach (1.3 m matched). At $32-38K distributor pricing, it sits $10-25K under UR10e ($45-60K) at the same spec, before adding the vision savings. For machine tending applications with variable part positioning — exactly the scenario where vision earns its keep — TM12 is a genuinely compelling alternative to UR10e + Cognex vision at materially lower installed cost. Two factors keep it from dominating: integrator depth (UR's certified-integrator network is multiples deeper) and ecosystem (URCap accessories outnumber TM-Plug counterparts by a wide margin). Where TM12 wins decisively is greenfield cells where the buyer is happy to commit to a single-vendor stack — Techman arm + Techman vision + Omron support — and the application is vision-bottlenecked. Where UR10e wins is multi-cell scaling, multi-vendor integration, and depth of pre-validated software for non-vision applications like welding or fastening.

Vendor-specific Bill of Materials.

These line items are what Techman Robot cells specifically need, beyond the bare arm. Multiply the arm price by 2.5-4x to land at typical installed cost — these items account for most of that multiplier.

Target buyer profile.

Greenfield mid-payload cells where vision is the application bottleneck. Single-vendor commit buyers (Techman + Omron support). Worst fit: existing UR shops scaling capacity (URCap leverage is real).

Around 34K USD corroborated across two secondary sources.