FAIRINO FR10 vs. OMRON TM12: Longer Reach and ROI Value vs. Higher Payload and Integrated Vision
- FAIRINO USA
- Aug 11
- 13 min read
The FAIRINO FR10 and OMRON TM12 are medium-payload collaborative robots designed for machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection, material handling and other industrial automation applications. Although they occupy a similar market segment, they approach automation from different directions.
The FAIRINO FR10 focuses on longer reach, tighter published repeatability, higher speed and substantially lower acquisition cost. FAIRINO USA publicly lists the robot for $10,199, making it one of the more aggressively priced long-reach cobots in this payload class.
The OMRON TM12 provides a higher standard payload rating, a lighter robot arm and an integrated vision system connected to OMRON’s TMflow programming environment. It is particularly attractive to manufacturers that already use OMRON automation equipment or need vision-guided inspection and part-positioning capabilities.
FAIRINO USA lists the FR10 with a 10 kg nominal payload, a published 14 kg maximum, 1,400 mm reach, ±0.05 mm pose repeatability, 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed, approximately 40 kg arm weight and IP54 protection with optional IP65. The public price is $10,199. FAIRINO FR10 official product page
OMRON officially specifies the TM12 with a 12 kg maximum payload, 1,300 mm reach, ±0.1 mm repeatability, 1.3 m/s average speed, 32.8 kg arm weight, IP54 protection, ISO Class 3 cleanroom compatibility, built-in vision and TMflow programming. OMRON TM12 official product page and OMRON official TM Series specifications
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR10 | OMRON TM12 |
Robot type | 6-axis collaborative robot | 6-axis collaborative robot |
Nominal payload | 10 kg | 12 kg |
Published maximum payload | 14 kg | 12 kg |
Reach | 1,400 mm | 1,300 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
TCP/average speed | 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed | 1.3 m/s average speed |
Robot arm weight | Approx. 40 kg | 32.8 kg |
Controller weight | Depends on selected FAIRINO controller | 13.8 kg AC / 14.5 kg DC |
IP rating | IP54; IP65 optional | IP54 robot arm; IP32 control box; IP40 robot stick |
Cleanroom rating | Not stated on the cited FR10 product page | ISO Class 3 |
Integrated vision | External vision can be integrated | Built-in 5 MP color camera |
Programming | Teach pendant or Web App; graphical programming and drag teaching | TMflow flowchart-based programming and hand guiding |
Communication | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU; optional industrial fieldbus protocols | RS-232, Ethernet, Modbus TCP/RTU; optional PROFINET and EtherNet/IP |
Controller I/O | 16 DI, 16 DO, 2 AI, 2 AO and 2 high-speed pulse inputs | 16 DI, 16 DO, 2 AI and 1 AO |
Mounting | Any orientation | Table, wall or ceiling |
Public price | $10,199 | Approx. $48,271 |
Competitor source price | — | €41,680 excluding VAT |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public product price | Converted public reseller price; not official OMRON MSRP |
Best fit | ROI-focused long-reach automation | Higher standard payload and integrated vision within the OMRON ecosystem |
Important speed note: FAIRINO publishes a “typical TCP speed,” while OMRON publishes an “average speed.” These values may use different test procedures and should not be treated as a controlled head-to-head cycle-time test.
Product Information
FAIRINO FR10 Product Information
Field | Value |
Product name | FAIRINO FR10 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Model | FR10 |
Category | Collaborative robot / robotic arm |
Nominal payload | 10 kg |
Published maximum payload | 14 kg |
Reach | 1,400 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 1.5 m/s |
Robot arm weight | Approx. 40 kg |
Degrees of freedom | 6 rotating joints |
Ingress protection | IP54; IP65 optional |
Mounting | Any orientation |
Controller digital I/O | 16 inputs and 16 outputs |
Controller analog I/O | 2 inputs and 2 outputs |
Tool power supply | 24 V / 1.5 A |
Public price | $10,199 USD |
Price source | FAIRINO USA |
Availability | Public online purchasing and quotation path |
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OMRON TM12 Product Information
Field | Value |
Product name | OMRON TM12 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | OMRON |
Model | TM12 |
Category | Collaborative robot / robotic arm |
Maximum payload | 12 kg |
Reach | 1,300 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Average speed | 1.3 m/s |
Robot arm weight | 32.8 kg |
Controller weight | 13.8 kg AC / 14.5 kg DC |
Degrees of freedom | 6 rotating joints |
Ingress protection | IP54 robot arm; IP32 control box; IP40 robot stick |
Cleanroom classification | ISO Class 3 |
Integrated camera | 5 MP color camera |
Programming environment | TMflow |
Mounting | Table, wall or ceiling |
Controller I/O | 16 DI, 16 DO, 2 AI and 1 AO |
Tool I/O | 4 DI, 4 DO and 1 AI |
Communication | RS-232, Ethernet and Modbus TCP/RTU |
Optional fieldbus | PROFINET and EtherNet/IP |
Public reseller price | €41,680 excluding VAT |
Approximate USD reference | $48,271 |
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Price Comparison
Price factor | FAIRINO FR10 | OMRON TM12 |
Public price used | $10,199 | €41,680 excluding VAT |
Approximate USD reference | $10,199 | $48,271 |
Price source | FAIRINO USA | Unchained Robotics |
Price source type | Manufacturer’s public US price | Public European reseller price |
Official manufacturer MSRP | Public FAIRINO USA price | Not publicly found |
Approximate price difference | — | $38,072 more |
Approximate OMRON premium | — | 373% more than FR10 |
FR10 price as share of TM12 reference | Approximately 21% | — |
OMRON does not publish a standalone US MSRP for the TM12 on its official product page. This comparison uses Unchained Robotics’ public reseller price of €41,680 excluding VAT. Using a recent EUR/USD reference near 1 EUR = 1.158 USD, that equals approximately $48,271.
The USD amount is a currency conversion for comparison and structured-data purposes—not an OMRON US MSRP or a reseller’s fixed USD quotation. Final pricing may vary with the exchange rate, distributor, country, controller configuration, warranty, availability, shipping, duties, taxes, software, tooling, training, support and integration package. OMRON TM12 reseller price
At the cited public prices, the FR10 costs approximately $38,072 less than the converted TM12 reference. That difference could fund a gripper, external vision system, fixtures, safety equipment, pedestal, engineering, commissioning and employee training while still leaving a meaningful capital-cost advantage.
However, arm price alone does not determine total project cost. The TM12’s integrated vision, TMflow programming and compatibility with an existing OMRON environment may reduce engineering time in applications that need visual recognition, variable part location or automated inspection.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
The OMRON TM12 has the higher standard payload rating: 12 kg versus the FAIRINO FR10’s nominal 10 kg.
FAIRINO also publishes a maximum FR10 payload of 14 kg. This gives the FR10 higher headline payload potential, but the 14 kg figure should not automatically be treated as an unrestricted continuous-duty rating. The application must be checked against the payload curve, center of gravity, inertia, robot pose, motion speed and duty cycle.
Payload measurement | FAIRINO FR10 | OMRON TM12 |
Standard or nominal payload | 10 kg | 12 kg |
Published maximum | 14 kg | 12 kg |
Difference at standard rating | — | OMRON +2 kg |
Difference at published maximum | FAIRINO +2 kg | — |
The total payload calculation must include:
Gripper or process tool
Tool changer
Force or torque sensor
Camera and lighting
Cable brackets
Adapters and fasteners
Workpiece
For example, a 9 kg component combined with a 2 kg gripper and 1 kg adapter creates a 12 kg total payload. That task fits the TM12’s standard rating but exceeds the FR10’s nominal 10 kg rating, even though it remains below FAIRINO’s published 14 kg maximum.
Payload verdict: OMRON wins on standard rated payload. FAIRINO has the higher published maximum, subject to application validation.
Reach
The FAIRINO FR10 provides 1,400 mm of reach, compared with 1,300 mm for the OMRON TM12.
The FR10 therefore offers 100 mm of additional nominal reach, equal to approximately 7.7% more reach relative to the TM12.
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR10 | 1,400 mm |
OMRON TM12 | 1,300 mm |
Difference | FAIRINO +100 mm |
An additional 100 mm can be useful when the cobot must:
Reach deeper into a CNC machine
Operate a machine door
Serve two fixtures
Move between a machine and inspection station
Cover a wider conveyor
Handle a larger welding fixture
Work around obstructions
Avoid the need for a longer tool extension
Cover a larger pallet or packaging station
Maximum reach does not describe the entire usable workspace. Joint limits, singularities, mounting orientation, tooling length and collision clearance must be tested through simulation or a physical application study.
Reach verdict: FAIRINO FR10 wins.
Repeatability
FAIRINO publishes ±0.05 mm pose repeatability for the FR10 under ISO 9283. OMRON publishes ±0.1 mm repeatability for the TM12.
Robot | Published repeatability |
FAIRINO FR10 | ±0.05 mm |
OMRON TM12 | ±0.1 mm |
On the published figures, the FR10 has twice the repeatability precision: its stated variation is half the size of the TM12’s.
This can matter in:
Fixture loading
Precision pick-and-place
Repeatable welding paths
Assembly positioning
Machine tending
Inspection positioning
Dispensing
Screwdriving
Repeatability is not the same as absolute accuracy. A robot may return consistently to a taught position without reaching a coordinate perfectly when programmed from an external CAD model.
The OMRON TM12’s built-in vision can also compensate for changing workpiece positions. In a variable presentation task, integrated vision may matter more than the robot’s raw repeatability figure.
Repeatability verdict: FAIRINO FR10 wins on published repeatability. OMRON can offset part-position variation through integrated vision.
Speed
FAIRINO publishes a typical TCP speed of 1.5 m/s. OMRON publishes a 1.3 m/s average speed for the TM12.
Robot | Published motion figure |
FAIRINO FR10 | 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed |
OMRON TM12 | 1.3 m/s average speed |
The FR10 has the higher headline figure by 0.2 m/s, or approximately 15.4% relative to the TM12’s published speed.
The terminology is different, however. “Typical TCP speed” and “average speed” may not represent identical testing conditions. Buyers should not assume a 15.4% cycle-time improvement without testing the actual application.
Real cycle time depends on:
Travel distance
Acceleration
Payload and inertia
Safety speed limits
Collaborative force settings
Path complexity
Gripper actuation
Machine response time
Vision-processing time
Inspection or process dwell time
Speed verdict: FAIRINO has the higher published figure, but an application-specific cycle test is required.
Robot Weight
The OMRON TM12 is significantly lighter.
Robot | Arm weight |
FAIRINO FR10 | Approx. 40 kg |
OMRON TM12 | 32.8 kg |
Difference | OMRON is approximately 7.2 kg lighter |
The TM12 is approximately 18% lighter than the FR10. This can be valuable for:
Mobile cobot stations
Frequently redeployed workcells
Wall or ceiling mounting
Lightweight pedestals
Installation where manual handling is necessary
Applications with structural weight limits
The FR10’s heavier construction is not automatically a disadvantage in a permanent cell. A rigid 40 kg arm can be entirely appropriate on a properly engineered pedestal or machine base.
Robot-weight verdict: OMRON TM12 wins.
IP Rating and Cleanroom Compatibility
The standard FAIRINO FR10 is rated IP54, with an IP65 configuration available as an option. The OMRON TM12 robot arm is rated IP54.
OMRON additionally publishes:
IP32 for the control box
IP40 for the robot stick
ISO Class 3 cleanroom compatibility
Protection category | FAIRINO FR10 | OMRON TM12 |
Standard robot-arm rating | IP54 | IP54 |
Higher arm protection | IP65 optional | Not listed for standard TM12 |
Cleanroom rating | Not stated on cited FR10 page | ISO Class 3 |
Control-box rating | Verify selected controller | IP32 |
Teaching device | IP54 teach pendant specification | IP40 robot stick |
The FR10 has the stronger published option for arm ingress protection. The TM12 has the clearer advantage for cleanroom applications.
Neither rating means the complete automation cell is automatically protected. Connectors, grippers, cameras, controllers, cables and other accessories require their own environmental review.
IP verdict: Equal at standard IP54 arm protection. FAIRINO offers optional IP65; OMRON provides ISO Class 3 cleanroom compatibility.
Controller, I/O and Communication
The FR10 offers a strong set of controller I/O for custom automation.
Controller interface | FAIRINO FR10 | OMRON TM12 |
Digital inputs | 16 | 16 |
Digital outputs | 16 | 16 |
Analog inputs | 2 | 2 |
Analog outputs | 2 | 1 |
High-speed pulse inputs | 2 | Not listed in the cited OMRON table |
Tool digital inputs | Verify exact tool connector | 4 |
Tool digital outputs | Verify exact tool connector | 4 |
Tool analog inputs | Verify exact tool connector | 1 |
Tool power | 24 V / 1.5 A | 24 V / 1.5 A |
FAIRINO supports TCP/IP and Modbus TCP/RTU, with optional communication protocols that include PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and CC-Link depending on the controller configuration.
OMRON supports RS-232, Ethernet and Modbus TCP/RTU. PROFINET and EtherNet/IP are available as optional fieldbus integrations on supported TM12 configurations.
The FR10 is attractive for open or custom integration because FAIRINO publishes software development support for C#, C++, Python, ROS and ROS 2.
The TM12 is attractive for factories already standardized around OMRON automation architecture, engineering practices and support.
Programming and Integrated Vision
The FR10 can be programmed through a 10.1-inch teach pendant or a mobile-terminal Web App. FAIRINO provides graphical programming, drag teaching and developer-oriented integration options.
The OMRON TM12 uses TMflow, a flowchart-based programming environment designed to simplify setup without requiring traditional robot coding. It also includes hand-guided teaching and buttons on the arm for recording positions and adjusting tasks.
The most significant OMRON advantage is its integrated 5 MP color camera.
OMRON’s vision environment supports functions such as:
Object recognition
Part positioning
Pattern matching
Inspection
Barcode-related workflows
Vision calibration
Landmark-based positioning
Faster redeployment after moving the robot
The FR10 can be combined with external eye-in-hand or eye-to-hand vision. This gives integrators more freedom to choose the camera, lens, lighting and software, but it can also add integration work.
Programming verdict: FAIRINO is compelling for flexible developer access and external-system choice. OMRON is stronger when integrated vision and the TMflow workflow are priorities.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR10 Is Better For
Application or purchasing priority | Why the FR10 has the advantage |
Budget-sensitive medium-payload automation | $10,199 public price is substantially below the TM12 reseller reference |
Long-reach machine tending | 1,400 mm reach provides 100 mm more coverage |
Welding cells | Longer reach, ±0.05 mm repeatability and 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed |
Precision fixture loading | Tighter published repeatability |
Multi-machine or multi-fixture cells | Additional reach may cover more equipment from one mounting point |
Multi-cobot deployment | Lower arm cost makes several automation stations more financially practical |
Custom software development | C#, C++, Python, ROS and ROS 2 support |
Harsh industrial environments | Optional IP65 arm protection |
External vision standardization | Manufacturer can select a preferred camera and vision platform |
ROI-driven projects | Lower acquisition cost can shorten the hardware payback period |
OMRON TM12 Is Better For
Application or purchasing priority | Why the TM12 has the advantage |
Tasks requiring 12 kg standard payload | Two kilograms more standard rated capacity |
Vision-guided machine tending | Integrated camera can locate variable parts and fixtures |
Automated inspection | Built-in vision and TMflow inspection workflows |
Cleanroom automation | ISO Class 3 compatibility |
Mobile cobot workstations | 32.8 kg arm is approximately 7.2 kg lighter |
Wall or ceiling mounting | Lower arm mass can simplify structural engineering |
OMRON-standardized factories | Stronger fit with an existing OMRON automation ecosystem |
Frequent redeployment | Landmark functionality supports visual repositioning |
Graphical programming | TMflow provides flowchart-based task creation |
Variable part presentation | Integrated vision can identify parts that are not perfectly fixtured |
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR10 When:
The public robot-arm budget is close to $10,000.
The application benefits from 1,400 mm of reach.
A 10 kg nominal payload is sufficient.
The process values ±0.05 mm published repeatability.
The project needs the higher 1.5 m/s published motion figure.
The cell requires an optional IP65 arm.
The integrator wants to use Python, ROS, ROS 2, C++ or C#.
The plant already has a preferred external vision platform.
The business case depends on fast ROI.
The manufacturer plans to deploy multiple cobots.
Choose OMRON TM12 When:
The application requires a 12 kg standard payload rating.
Integrated vision is central to the task.
The cobot must perform visual inspection or variable-part recognition.
The plant already uses OMRON automation equipment and support.
ISO Class 3 cleanroom compatibility is required.
A lighter robot arm is important.
TMflow is preferred for graphical programming.
Landmark-based redeployment offers practical value.
The higher acquisition price is acceptable.
The complete OMRON solution reduces integration or validation effort.
Manufacturers should obtain a complete system quotation before making the final decision. The comparison must include:
Robot arm
Controller
Teach pendant or robot stick
Gripper
Vision and lighting
Safety equipment
Pedestal or mobile base
Tool changer
Cables
Fixtures
Software licenses
Training
Installation
Commissioning
Freight
Taxes and duties
Warranty and support
A less expensive robot can become costly if the integration is poorly planned. A more expensive robot can sometimes justify its premium if integrated components substantially reduce engineering time. The correct comparison is therefore total commissioned-cell cost, not the robot price alone
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR10 is the stronger choice for reach, published repeatability, speed and ROI. It provides 1,400 mm of reach, ±0.05 mm repeatability, a 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed and a public US price of $10,199.
Compared with the OMRON TM12’s converted public reseller reference of approximately $48,271, the FR10 costs about $38,072 less. That means the FR10 is available for approximately 21% of the TM12 reference price.
The FR10 also publishes a 14 kg maximum payload, although buyers should validate this carefully because its standard nominal rating is 10 kg. For applications that remain within the standard 10 kg rating, the FR10 delivers an unusually strong combination of reach, precision and acquisition cost.
The OMRON TM12 is the stronger choice for standard payload, low arm weight, integrated vision and OMRON ecosystem compatibility. Its 12 kg maximum payload gives it a 2 kg advantage over the FR10’s nominal rating. Its 32.8 kg arm is also approximately 7.2 kg lighter.
OMRON’s integrated 5 MP camera and TMflow environment make the TM12 particularly attractive for inspection, part recognition, variable product positioning and frequent workcell redeployment. ISO Class 3 compatibility adds another advantage for clean manufacturing.
For most ROI-focused manufacturers seeking a long-reach medium-payload cobot, the FAIRINO FR10 is the better value. For manufacturers whose application depends on built-in vision, 12 kg standard payload or established OMRON infrastructure, the TM12 may justify its substantially higher public price reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the closest OMRON equivalent to the FAIRINO FR10?
The OMRON TM12 is the closest model in the original OMRON TM Series. The FR10 has a 10 kg nominal payload and 1,400 mm reach, while the TM12 has a 12 kg payload and 1,300 mm reach.
They are not exact equivalents, but they target many of the same medium-payload assembly, machine-tending, packaging and material-handling applications.
2. Which robot carries more, the FAIRINO FR10 or OMRON TM12?
The OMRON TM12 has the higher standard rating at 12 kg, compared with the FR10’s 10 kg nominal payload.
FAIRINO also publishes a 14 kg maximum for the FR10. That maximum should be validated against the payload curve, center of gravity, inertia, speed, pose and duty cycle before it is used for application engineering.
3. Which robot has more reach?
The FAIRINO FR10 has 1,400 mm of reach. The OMRON TM12 has 1,300 mm.
The FR10 therefore provides 100 mm of additional nominal reach, which can be useful for deep machine tending, welding fixtures, conveyor transfer and multi-station layouts.
4. Which cobot has better repeatability?
The FAIRINO FR10 has the tighter published repeatability at ±0.05 mm. The OMRON TM12 is specified at ±0.1 mm.
Repeatability is not the same as absolute accuracy. The TM12’s integrated vision can also compensate for variable workpiece position.
5. Which robot is faster?
FAIRINO publishes a typical TCP speed of 1.5 m/s for the FR10. OMRON publishes a 1.3 m/s average speed for the TM12.
Because the manufacturers use different speed terminology and potentially different testing procedures, the actual application should be tested before predicting cycle time.
6. Does the OMRON TM12 include a camera?
Yes. The standard OMRON TM12 includes an integrated 5 MP color camera.
OMRON combines the camera with TMflow vision functions for object recognition, positioning, inspection, calibration and Landmark-based redeployment.
7. Does the FAIRINO FR10 have built-in vision?
The cited FAIRINO FR10 product page does not list a built-in camera as standard equipment.
The FR10 can be integrated with external eye-in-hand or eye-to-hand cameras, allowing the integrator to choose the most appropriate vision hardware and software.
8. How much does the FAIRINO FR10 cost?
FAIRINO USA publicly lists the FR10 for $10,199.
The price is for the robot offering shown on the product page. Grippers, safety equipment, fixtures, vision, shipping, training and integration may create additional project costs.
9. How much does the OMRON TM12 cost?
OMRON does not publish a standalone US MSRP on its official TM12 product page.
Unchained Robotics publicly lists the TM12 for €41,680 excluding VAT. At an illustrative exchange rate of 1 EUR to approximately 1.158 USD, this equals approximately $48,271. The converted amount is not an official OMRON US MSRP.
10. Which robot is better for machine tending?
The FR10 is attractive when longer reach, tighter published repeatability and lower acquisition cost are the main priorities.
The TM12 is attractive when the gripper and workpiece exceed the FR10’s 10 kg nominal rating or when built-in vision is needed to locate variable parts, identify fixtures or verify the process.
11. Which cobot is better for inspection?
The OMRON TM12 has the stronger out-of-the-box inspection proposition because it includes a 5 MP camera and integrated TMflow vision tools.
The FR10 may provide better value when the manufacturer already owns a vision platform or needs a specialized external camera, lens or lighting arrangement.
12. Which robot is easier to move between workstations?
The OMRON TM12 is lighter at 32.8 kg, compared with approximately 40 kg for the FR10.
That makes the TM12 more attractive for mobile workstations, frequent redeployment and installations where robot-arm weight affects structural design.
14. Can either robot operate without safety fencing?
Both products are collaborative robots, but neither automatically makes every application fence-free.
The complete cell—including the end effector, workpiece, speed, force, sharp edges, crushing hazards and nearby machinery—requires a task-specific risk assessment under applicable safety standards.
