FAIRINO FR10 vs. ROKAE xMate CR12: 10 kg Cobot Comparison
Updated: Nov 2
10 kg-class collaborative robot comparison • Payload, reach, precision and U.S. pricing
🤖 Overview: The ROKAE xMate CR12 from ROKAE and the FAIRINO FR10 compete in the 10 kg-class cobot segment. The ROKAE xMate CR12 offers 12 kg of rated payload, 1,434 mm of reach and ±0.03 mm repeatability. The FAIRINO FR10 answers with 10 kg, 1,400 mm and ±0.05 mm at a published U.S. price of $11,599. This comparison separates published specifications from the points that should be confirmed in a demo or quotation.
FAIRINO FR10 10 kg-class cobot 
ROKAE xMate CR12 cobot
⚖️ Quick Verdict: FAIRINO FR10 vs. ROKAE xMate CR12
Choose the FAIRINO FR10 when it keeps the budget low, at a published $11,599.
Choose the ROKAE xMate CR12 when it offers longer reach, more rated payload, tighter repeatability, from $23,400 (indicative list price).
Validate both with your real gripper, part mass and layout; installed-cell cost and measured cycle time decide ROI.
📊 FAIRINO FR10 vs. ROKAE xMate CR12 Specifications
Specification | FAIRINO FR10 | ROKAE xMate CR12 |
|---|---|---|
Rated payload | 10 kg | 12 kg |
Maximum payload | 14 kg | See manufacturer datasheet |
Reach | 1,400 mm | 1,434 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | ≈40 kg | See manufacturer datasheet |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | See manufacturer datasheet |
TCP speed | 1.5 m/s typical | See manufacturer datasheet |
Public price | $11,599 (FAIRINO USA) | From $23,400 (indicative list price) |
🏋️ Payload: 10 kg vs. 12 kg
ROKAE xMate CR12 carries 2 kg more rated payload. In practice, payload includes the gripper, adapter plate, sensors and cabling, so a 2–4 kg tool consumes a large share of either rating. Ask both suppliers for the payload curve at your tool offset and orientation.
📏 Reach: 1,400 mm vs. 1,434 mm
ROKAE xMate CR12 reaches 34 mm (about 2%) further. Extra reach can let one robot serve a machine, an infeed and an inspection station without a riser or linear track, while a shorter arm keeps the swept area compact and simplifies guarding. Simulate both robots in your actual cell layout.
🎯 Repeatability and Precision
ROKAE xMate CR12 publishes the tighter repeatability (±0.03 mm vs. ±0.05 mm). For most tending, packaging and handling work both are sufficient; for tight insertions and vision-guided placement, fixturing, TCP calibration and gripper compliance matter as much as the datasheet figure.
🛡️ Environment and Safety
The FAIRINO FR10 is offered with IP54 protection and an IP65 option. Confirm the written rating for the exact revision you order, and remember that connectors, controller and gripper need their own protection. Every collaborative application still needs a risk assessment under ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
🏭 Applications Where Each Robot Fits
CNC machine tending: reach to the chuck and part trays decides the layout; ROKAE xMate CR12 has the longer envelope.
Pick-and-place and packaging: check gripper plus part mass against the 10 kg limit of the smaller rating.
Screwdriving and dispensing: tool power, cable routing and repeatability drive quality more than top speed.
💰 Price and Total Cost of Ownership
FAIRINO USA lists the FAIRINO FR10 at $11,599. The ROKAE xMate CR12 is listed from $23,400 (indicative list price), so the published arm prices differ by about $11,801 (roughly 50% less for the FAIRINO). Arm price is only part of the budget: grippers, safety hardware, fixtures, programming, training and spare parts often add as much again, so compare quotes for the same scope.
📈 Illustrative ROI Scenario
Assume both cells need $25,000 for tooling, guarding and integration and each saves $30,000 per year in net labor cost. The FAIRINO FR10 cell would total about $36,599, a simple payback of roughly 1.2 years. The ROKAE xMate CR12 cell would total about $48,400, or roughly 1.6 years. These figures are illustrative; model your own cell.
✅ Buyer's Evaluation Checklist
Total gripper + part mass and center of gravity against each payload curve
Reach to every pick, place and inspection point in a CAD simulation
Written IP rating, warranty and delivery terms for the exact revision
Measured cycle time with real parts, including fault recovery
Installed-cell quotes for the same scope from both suppliers
🏁 Conclusion
The FAIRINO FR10 stands out for value, with 10 kg payload, ±0.05 mm repeatability and a transparent $11,599 price. The ROKAE xMate CR12 brings longer reach, more rated payload, tighter repeatability and the ROKAE ecosystem at a higher published price. Shortlist the arm whose reach, payload and integration needs match your cell, then confirm with a trial and an installed-cell quote.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which cobot carries more payload, the FAIRINO FR10 or the ROKAE xMate CR12?
ROKAE xMate CR12 has the higher rated payload: 10 kg for the FAIRINO FR10 vs. 12 kg for the ROKAE xMate CR12.
Which robot has the longer reach?
ROKAE xMate CR12 reaches 34 mm further (1,400 mm vs. 1,434 mm).
Which robot is more repeatable?
ROKAE xMate CR12 publishes the tighter repeatability: ±0.03 mm vs. ±0.05 mm.
How much do the FAIRINO FR10 and ROKAE xMate CR12 cost?
FAIRINO USA lists the FAIRINO FR10 at $11,599. The ROKAE xMate CR12 is listed from $23,400 (indicative list price).
Can both be used for machine tending and pick-and-place?
Yes. Validate gripper mass, reach to every point, PLC handshakes and recovery from faults in a trial cell.
Does either robot remove the need for a risk assessment?
No. Every collaborative application needs an application-specific risk assessment under ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
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