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The FAIRINO FR20 has a 20 kg payload, 1,854 mm reach, six axes, 2 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 standard protection with optional IP65, and FAIRINO USA lists it at $15,499. FAIRINO’s page also lists the FR20 with 240 mm footprint and approximately 85 kg weight, while the comparison section on the same page lists 75 kg; because of that public inconsistency, the safest wording is “approximately 75–85 kg depending on configuration / page section.” The Elite Robots CS620 has a 20 k

The FAIRINO FR16 and Elite Robots CS612 are both six-axis collaborative robots designed for industrial automation, but they are not exact equivalents. The FAIRINO FR16 is a 16 kg collaborative robot designed for heavier-duty applications such as palletizing, CNC and machine tending, heavy pick and place, screwdriving, dispensing, sanding, deburring, assembly, inspection, packaging and welding-related automation. FAIRINO USA lists the FR16 with a 16 kg payload and positions it

This is not a perfect one-to-one match because the FAIRINO FR5 is a 5 kg cobot, while the Elite Robots CS66 is a 6 kg cobot. However, it is still the correct comparison because the reach, footprint, robot weight, use cases and market positioning are extremely close. The FAIRINO FR5 has 5 kg payload, 922 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability. The Elite Robots CS66 has 6 kg payload, 914 mm reach and ±0.03 mm repeatability. That means the Elite CS66 offers 1 kg more payload and hi

This is the cleanest FANUC comparison for FR30 because both robots are six-axis collaborative robots in the 30 kg payload class. The comparison is also commercially strong: FANUC represents the premium, established, high-trust automation ecosystem, while FAIRINO offers a more cost-transparent, value-focused heavy-payload cobot. The main difference is not payload. Both robots are 30 kg class cobots. The difference is reach, price transparency, weight, IP protection, software e

This is the closest match in the FANUC CRX lineup because both robots are six-axis collaborative robots with a 20 kg payload. However, the comparison is not perfectly equal in reach: the FAIRINO FR20 has a much longer 1,854 mm reach, while the FANUC CRX-20iA/L has 1,418 mm reach. That means the FR20 is the stronger long-reach robot, while the CRX-20iA/L is the stronger premium-brand compact heavy-payload cobot. Specification FAIRINO FR20 FANUC CRX-20iA/L Payload 20 kg nominal

This is a much better match than the standard CRX-10iA because the FR10 has a long 1,400 mm reach, while the standard CRX-10iA has a shorter 1,249 mm reach. The CRX-10iA/L has a 10 kg payload and 1,418 mm reach, making it almost a one-to-one reach-and-payload comparison with the FR10. Specification FAIRINO FR10 FANUC CRX-10iA/L Payload 10 kg nominal / 14 kg max published 10 kg Reach 1,400 mm 1,418 mm Axes 6 6 Repeatability ±0.05 mm up to ±0.05 mm Robot weight approx. 40 kg ap

This is a very clean comparison because both robots sit in the same 5 kg cobot class. The FAIRINO FR5 is a compact six-axis collaborative robot with 5 kg nominal payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability and a public U.S. price. The FANUC CRX-5iA is a premium six-axis collaborative robot with 5 kg payload, 994 mm reach, ±0.03 mm repeatability and FANUC’s mature industrial ecosystem. Specification FAIRINO FR5 FANUC CRX-5iA Payload 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published 5 kg Rea

The correct FANUC CRX equivalent for the FAIRINO FR3 is now the FANUC CRX-3iA, not the CRX-5iA. That matters because the CRX-5iA is a 5 kg robot, while the FR3 is a 3 kg robot. FANUC introduced the CRX-3iA as an ultra-lightweight 3 kg cobot with 692 mm reach, making it the much better comparison for the FR3. FANUC America announced the CRX-3iA on April 20, 2026, and states that it is now available for customer order. The comparison is now very clean: Specification FAIRINO FR3

The 10 kg collaborative-robot category is one of the most useful segments in modern industrial automation. A robot in this class can carry meaningful production tooling, handle medium-sized components, reach into CNC machines, support welding and finishing equipment, and operate across larger workstations without moving into the cost and physical scale of a high-payload industrial robot. The FAIRINO FR10 and Doosan Robotics M1013 are natural competitors in this category. Both

The 5 kg payload class is one of the most competitive categories in collaborative robotics. Robots in this range are compact enough for installation beside workbenches, CNC machines, inspection stations and packaging lines, yet capable of carrying practical grippers, sensors, cameras, welding torches and small industrial components. The FAIRINO FR5 and Doosan Robotics A0509 are especially suitable for direct comparison because their core specifications are closely aligned. Bo

The 30 kg payload class represents one of the most demanding segments in collaborative robotics. Robots in this category are expected to lift heavy parts, carry substantial tooling, support multi-gripper machine-tending systems, handle palletizing tasks, perform high-torque screwdriving, and automate processes that were previously reserved for larger industrial robots. The FAIRINO FR30 and the Universal Robots UR30 are direct competitors in this segment. Both are six-axis col

The FAIRINO FR20 and Universal Robots UR20 are natural competitors for manufacturers that need a long-reach collaborative robot capable of handling heavy payloads. Both are six-axis cobots designed for applications such as palletizing, large-machine tending, heavy pick and place, welding, material handling, packaging, inspection and assembly. The comparison is particularly relevant because the two robots are very close in their fundamental design purpose. The FAIRINO FR20 has

The 16 kg payload class is one of the most useful categories in collaborative robotics. It is powerful enough for heavy machine tending, multi-part handling, welding, packaging, assembly, dispensing, sanding, deburring and quality inspection, yet compact enough to operate beside existing machines and production workers. Two of the most relevant robots in this category are the FAIRINO FR16 and the Universal Robots UR16e. Both are six-axis collaborative robotic arms with a nomi

Introduction The collaborative robot market has evolved dramatically over the last decade. For many years, Universal Robots virtually defined the cobot industry, and the Danish company established itself as the benchmark for ease of use and reliability. However, the market is no longer dominated by a single player. New manufacturers have entered with increasingly capable products, and among them, FAIRINO has attracted significant attention thanks to its aggressive pricing, op

How to Use the Welding Robot ROI Calculator This calculator helps you quickly estimate how much money a robotic welding system can save and how fast it will pay for itself. 1. Enter Your Investment Robot Cost The price of the robotic arm. Integration Cost Includes welding equipment, fixtures, installation, and setup. 👉 These two values determine your total upfront investment . 2. Add Your Labor Savings Hourly Labor Cost Your true cost per welder (including overhead). Hour