FAIRINO FR10 vs. Delta D-Bot DC08: Price, Specifications and Application Fit
IN A NUTSHELL
A practical medium-handling comparison for payloads up to 8 kg including tooling: FR10 and Delta D-Bot DC08 have 1400 mm and 1300 mm reaches and both weigh about 40 kg. FR10 retains 2 kg more nominal capacity; DC08 publishes tighter repeatability and a higher maximum TCP speed. The FAIRINO FR10 is listed at $11,599; the documented Delta D-Bot DC08 seller reference is approximately $35,779 USD. Compare the complete delivered cell before deciding.
This is a specification-based buying comparison. The models share a close nominal payload class, but equal payload does not guarantee equal reach, cycle performance or integration cost. Published specifications are separated from engineering judgments and the illustrative ROI scenario below.
FAIRINO FR10 collaborative robot arm Delta D-Bot DC08 collaborative robot
The engineering choice
A practical medium-handling comparison for payloads up to 8 kg including tooling: FR10 and Delta D-Bot DC08 have 1400 mm and 1300 mm reaches and both weigh about 40 kg. FR10 retains 2 kg more nominal capacity; DC08 publishes tighter repeatability and a higher maximum TCP speed.
A 5 kg machined part, 2 kg gripper and 0.5 kg adapter/cable allowance total 7.5 kg. That is within both ratings but leaves only 0.5 kg of headline mass margin on DC08. Center-of-gravity offset and inertia can still make the proposed grasp unsuitable.
If the intended part grows to 7 kg and the same tool adds 2.5 kg, the resulting 9.5 kg load removes DC08 from this shortlist. This article is relevant to common 8 kg-or-lighter work, rather than presenting an 8 kg arm as a universal 10 kg substitute.
FAIRINO FR10 has 2 kg more headline rated capacity. That difference belongs to tooling as well as the part: a dual gripper, adapter, camera and cable allowance can consume it before the workpiece is added.
The FAIRINO FR10 reaches 100 mm farther on the published figures. The extra margin can help with a recessed fixture, but tool length, joint limits and approach angle still require simulation.
Side-by-side specifications
Specification | FAIRINO FR10 | Delta D-Bot DC08 |
|---|---|---|
Rated payload used for this comparison | 10 kg nominal | 8 kg |
Separately published FAIRINO maximum | 14 kg; validate operating conditions | Use model-specific load limits |
Reach | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Pose repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Published tool speed | 1.5 m/s typical | 3 m/s maximum |
Arm weight | Approximately 40 kg | 40 kg |
Protection | IP54; IP65 option | IP66 configuration; confirm ordered protection option |
Degrees of freedom | 6 | |
USD price reference | $11,599 | $35,779 approximate conversion |
Original seller currency | USD | EUR 31,900 |
Source type | FAIRINO USA product pages | European retailer price excluding VAT |
Speed figures use different definitions: a typical TCP value, an average motion figure and a maximum speed are not controlled cycle-time measurements. The table does not establish a throughput ranking. The quoted IP rating applies to the specified component and configuration, not automatically to the tool or complete cell.
Price comparison and what the numbers mean
FAIRINO FR10 is listed at $11,599 by FAIRINO USA. The numeric Delta D-Bot DC08 reference is $35,779 USD, a hardware-reference gap of $24,180. On these references FAIRINO is approximately 67.6% lower in acquisition price. This is not a comparison of identically commissioned cells.
Price differences should be tested against the complete bill of materials: robot and controller, pendant, gripper, tool changer, camera and lighting, pedestal, guarding, machine interface, software licenses, freight, installation, training and support. A cheaper arm can require additional engineering; an expensive bundle can include functions the application does not need. Ask each supplier to identify included and optional items explicitly.
Payload, tooling and process margin
For an illustrative 6 kg component and 2 kg of gripper, adapter and cable allowance, the moving payload is 8 kg. This is inside both headline ratings, but it is only the first gate. A wide part held far from the flange can have more demanding inertia than a denser part of the same mass. Validate the actual tool, acceleration and orientation in both manufacturers' load models.
FAIRINO separately publishes a maximum of 14 kg for the FR10. This article uses its 10 kg nominal class to avoid equating a conditional maximum with another robot's standard rating. For the rival, use the exact ordered controller, arm revision and load chart. Neither purchase should be approved solely because the part's weight is below the number in the model name.
Reach, accuracy and cell layout
The FAIRINO FR10 reaches 100 mm farther on the published figures. The extra margin can help with a recessed fixture, but tool length, joint limits and approach angle still require simulation.
Delta D-Bot DC08 publishes the tighter repeatability figure. This may help taught-point handling, but it does not establish better absolute accuracy, loaded path tracking or finished-part quality.
Simulate the complete operation rather than only a straight reach from the base. Include an approach above the part, clearance around a door or chuck, tool reorientation, retreat paths and the position used for inspection. Longer reach can avoid an external axis, but can also increase the swept area and guarding requirement. Repeatability is only one part of the error budget: fixtures, calibration, deflection, temperature and camera setup influence the finished process.
Controller, programming and connectivity
FAIRINO publishes graphical programming and drag teaching through a teach pendant or web application, alongside developer interfaces for C#, C++, Python, ROS and ROS 2. Its controller documentation lists TCP/IP and Modbus TCP/RTU with optional industrial networks. Confirm the purchased controller, firmware and fieldbus licenses against the plant PLC and the selected tool.
Delta lists a 20 kg control box, 100–240 V AC input and up to 2 kW supply capacity for DC06/DC08/DC10 or 3 kW for DC20/DC30. These are supply limits, not measured typical consumption. The published controller interfaces include Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, USB 3.0 and safety I/O; OPC UA, PROFINET and EtherCAT involve external hardware. Graphical programming and Python, C#, C++ and ROS 2 interfaces are listed. Specify the exact industrial-network gateway and software release in the order.
A useful acceptance exercise is to have the future operator recover from a dropped part, a protective stop, a machine-not-ready signal and a power interruption. Count the steps required to restart safely and preserve traceability. This reveals operating cost that a specification sheet cannot show. Require program backups, documented I/O, spare-part identification and a named support route in the handover.
Power, environment and collaborative safety
Directly comparable typical consumption is not published for both ordered systems. A controller's rated output or power-supply capacity is not its average energy consumption. Meter the intended duty cycle, including idle time and auxiliaries, before assigning an energy saving or annual operating-cost advantage.
The FAIRINO arm is specified at IP54 with an IP65 option. The rival specification used here is IP66 configuration; confirm ordered protection option. Match coolant, dust, cleaning agents, connectors and controller placement to the exact ordered configuration. A higher arm IP rating does not establish food-contact suitability or permit unrestricted washdown of the entire installation.
Collaborative capability is a property of the complete task as well as the robot. Evaluate tool sharpness, hot work, dropped loads, crushing points, contact forces and stopping distance. Machine access can require interlocks or guarding even when the robot supports collaborative functions. Validate the final settings under the applicable standards and the installed firmware; do not translate a product certification into an unconditional fence-free claim.
Illustrative ROI: use complete cell cost
Assume, solely for a transparent illustration, identical additional integration cost of $15,000 and net recurring savings of $1,000 per month. The FAIRINO cell would total $26,599, giving simple payback of 26.6 months. The rival-reference cell would total $50,779, giving 50.8 months. These are arithmetic examples, not forecasts, measured results or supplier quotations.
Use net savings after maintenance, consumables, financing, supervision and expected downtime. Labor reassignment is not automatically a payroll reduction. If a higher-priced platform saves additional commissioning time, removes a vision integration project or produces more good units per shift, include those benefits explicitly. Calculate payback as total installed cost divided by monthly net benefit, then test sensitivity to uptime and changeover frequency.
Advantages and limitations
Decision point | FAIRINO FR10 | Delta D-Bot DC08 |
|---|---|---|
Acquisition and integration | Current US listed price of $11,599 | Delta controller ecosystem and external-hardware industrial-network options |
Workspace and tooling | 100 mm more reach | 8 kg rated payload and 1300 mm reach |
Operating platform | Published developer access and a modular external-vision approach | Published repeatability of ±0.02 mm |
FAIRINO's main limitation is that low arm price does not remove application engineering, validation or support requirements. The rival's main commercial limitation in this comparison is its higher documented hardware reference; the extra capability must solve a real process need. Both require a supplier-backed assessment of the loaded motion path and the specific factory environment.
Which robot should you choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR10 when the real cell fits its rated load and 1400 mm reach, and acquisition cost is a major constraint. Shortlist Delta D-Bot DC08 when the demonstrated loaded process, Delta control ecosystem and supplier support justify the additional hardware cost. Request a loaded cycle demonstration and a fixed-scope cell quote from both suppliers.
Frequently asked questions
Are these robots in the same payload category?
FAIRINO FR10 has 2 kg more headline rated capacity. That difference belongs to tooling as well as the part: a dual gripper, adapter, camera and cable allowance can consume it before the workpiece is added.
What is the current FAIRINO FR10 price?
The FAIRINO USA product pages list $11,599 USD as checked November 3, 2026. Confirm the written package, taxes, delivery, tooling and commissioning before purchase.
What price is used for the Delta D-Bot DC08?
Unchained Robotics lists the Delta D-Bot DC08 at EUR 31,900, excluding VAT. Approximately $35,779 USD uses the ECB reference rate dated November 2, 2026: EUR 1 = USD 1.1216. This is a European retailer reference, not US MSRP or a delivered US quote. Confirm the arm revision, controller, teach pendant, cables, IP66 configuration, shipping, duties, commissioning and support in a fixed-scope written offer. The catalog price alone does not prove every accessory or protection option is included.
Which robot reaches farther?
The FAIRINO FR10 reaches 100 mm farther on the published figures. The extra margin can help with a recessed fixture, but tool length, joint limits and approach angle still require simulation.
Which has better published repeatability?
Delta D-Bot DC08 publishes the tighter repeatability figure. This may help taught-point handling, but it does not establish better absolute accuracy, loaded path tracking or finished-part quality.
Does the listed payload include the gripper?
Yes. The tool, fingers, adapters, sensors, cable allowance and workpiece all contribute to moving payload. Check inertia and center of gravity as well as mass; do not assume a separately advertised maximum FAIRINO load applies at every speed and pose.
Can either robot work beside people without a fence?
That depends on the complete application. The tool, workpiece, trapping points, stopping distance and operating mode determine the required safeguards. Robot certification alone does not approve a machine-tending or palletizing cell.
Which is the better purchase?
Choose FAIRINO FR10 when the real cell fits its rated load and 1400 mm reach, and acquisition cost is a major constraint. Shortlist Delta D-Bot DC08 when the demonstrated loaded process, Delta control ecosystem and supplier support justify the additional hardware cost. Request a loaded cycle demonstration and a fixed-scope cell quote from both suppliers.
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