FAIRINO FR16 vs. ABB GoFa 12: 16 kg Value vs. Premium ABB Ecosystem
- FAIRINO USA
- Jul 22
- 6 min read
This is the correct ABB comparison for FAIRINO FR16, but it is not a perfect payload match. FAIRINO FR16 is a 16 kg cobot, while ABB GoFa 12 is the closest GoFa-family model, officially positioned around the 12 kg / up to 14 kg wrist-down class. ABB does not currently offer a direct GoFa 16 kg model on its GoFa page. ABB lists GoFa variants at 5 kg, 10 kg, and 12 kg, with the GoFa 12 showing 1.27 m wrist reach / 1.37 m flange reach and 14 kg wrist-down payload note.
FAIRINO FR16 is listed by FAIRINO USA at $11,699, with a 16 kg payload, and FAIRINO’s technical page lists 16 kg payload / 20 kg max, 1,034 mm reach, ±0.03 mm repeatability, 2 m/s typical TCP speed, and IP54 / IP65 optional. For ABB GoFa 12, I found a public reseller price of $27,500–$30,000 USD from Gongboshi / Xiangjing Shanghai. That page is not official ABB MSRP, but it is a public reseller price listing for ABB GoFa 12 with 1,270 mm reach, 0.02 mm repeatability, IP67, and the same price range repeated in the product details.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR16 | ABB GoFa 12 / CRB 15000-12/1.27 |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Six-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 16 kg nominal / 20 kg max published | 12 kg class / up to 14 kg wrist-down |
Reach | 1,034 mm | 1,270 mm wrist / 1,370 mm flange |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | 0.02 mm |
TCP speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed | up to 2.2 m/s |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP67 |
Robot weight | approx. 40 kg | approx. 48 kg mechanical weight in reseller listing |
Controller ecosystem | FAIRINO controller / teach pendant / Web App | ABB OmniCore / RobotStudio / FlexPendant |
Public price | $11,699 | $27,500–$30,000 |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Public reseller range, not ABB official MSRP |
Best fit | Higher payload, lower price, ROI | Premium ABB ecosystem, longer reach, IP67 |
FAIRINO FR16 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR16 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR16 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR16 |
MPN | FR16 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 16 kg nominal / 20 kg max published |
Reach | 1,034 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm |
TCP Speed | 2 m/s |
IP Rating | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Price | $11,699 |
Price Currency | USD |
Seller | FAIRINO USA |
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ABB GoFa 12 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | ABB GoFa 12 Collaborative Robot |
Full Model | ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12/1.27 |
Brand | ABB |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | GoFa 12 / CRB 15000-12/1.27 |
SKU | ABB-GOFA-12 |
MPN | CRB-15000-12-1.27 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 12 kg class / up to 14 kg wrist-down |
Reach | 1,270 mm wrist / 1,370 mm flange |
Repeatability | 0.02 mm |
TCP Speed | up to 2.2 m/s |
IP Rating | IP67 |
Reseller Price | $27,500–$30,000 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Type | Public reseller price range, not ABB official MSRP |
Seller | Xiangjing Shanghai / Gongboshi Robot |
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Price Comparison
Robot | Public Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR16 | $11,699 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
ABB GoFa 12 | $27,500–$30,000 | Gongboshi / Xiangjing Shanghai reseller range |
Difference using low ABB price | $15,801 | ABB GoFa 12 is about 2.35× more expensive |
Difference using high ABB price | $18,301 | ABB GoFa 12 is about 2.56× more expensive |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | ABB is premium / reseller-priced |
The price gap is the strongest commercial argument for FAIRINO. FAIRINO FR16 is listed at $11,699, while the ABB GoFa 12 public reseller range found is $27,500–$30,000.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR16 | 16 kg nominal / 20 kg max published |
ABB GoFa 12 | 12 kg class / up to 14 kg wrist-down |
FAIRINO wins clearly on payload. The FR16 is a true 16 kg cobot with a published max payload of 20 kg. ABB GoFa 12 is the closest GoFa comparison, but ABB’s own page positions it as the 12 kg GoFa variant with a 14 kg wrist-down note.
Payload verdict: FAIRINO FR16 wins.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR16 | 1,034 mm |
ABB GoFa 12 | 1,270 mm wrist / 1,370 mm flange |
ABB GoFa 12 wins on reach. ABB lists GoFa 12 at 1.27 m wrist reach and 1.37 m flange reach, while FAIRINO FR16 is listed at 1,034 mm.
Reach verdict: ABB GoFa 12 wins.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR16 | ±0.03 mm |
ABB GoFa 12 | 0.02 mm |
ABB has the stronger published repeatability figure. FAIRINO FR16 is listed at ±0.03 mm, while ABB GoFa is promoted with 0.02 mm repeatability.
Repeatability verdict: ABB GoFa 12 wins.
Speed
Robot | TCP Speed |
FAIRINO FR16 | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
ABB GoFa 12 | up to 2.2 m/s TCP speed |
ABB has a slight speed advantage on the published value. FAIRINO FR16 lists 2 m/s typical TCP speed, while ABB GoFa lists up to 2.2 m/s TCP speed.
Speed verdict: ABB GoFa 12 wins slightly.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR16 | IP54 / IP65 optional |
ABB GoFa 12 | up to IP67 |
ABB wins on standard protection if IP67 applies to the selected GoFa 12 configuration. FAIRINO FR16 is listed as IP54 with IP65 optional.
IP rating verdict: ABB GoFa 12 wins on published standard IP rating; FAIRINO remains competitive if IP65 is enough.
Workflow and Ecosystem
Category | FAIRINO FR16 | ABB GoFa 12 |
Programming | Teach pendant / mobile Web App | FlexPendant / graphical apps / Wizard Easy Programming |
Offline programming | FAIRINO ecosystem / integrator tools | RobotStudio |
Safety | Collaborative robot safety ecosystem | Integrated torque sensors / Category 3 PL d safety |
Best workflow advantage | Lower-cost deployment and ROI | Mature ABB premium robotics ecosystem |
Best buyer profile | ROI-focused factories and integrators | ABB-standardized factories and enterprise buyers |
ABB’s GoFa page emphasizes workspace sharing, integrated torque sensors, easy graphical setup, RobotStudio support, and Wizard Easy Programming. FAIRINO’s strongest commercial advantage is delivering a higher-payload cobot at a much lower listed price.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR16 Is Better For
Application | Why FR16 Fits Better |
Heavy pick and place | 16 kg nominal / 20 kg max published payload |
Palletizing | Higher payload headroom and lower acquisition cost |
CNC machine tending | Strong payload and $11,699 public price |
Packaging | Better payload-to-price value |
Loading and unloading | Higher nominal payload than GoFa 12 |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Clear public price and lower acquisition cost |
Cost-sensitive heavy cobot projects | More payload for less public price |
FAIRINO FR16 is the better choice when the buyer needs more payload, lower price, and faster ROI.
ABB GoFa 12 Is Better For
Application | Why GoFa 12 Fits Better |
ABB-standardized factories | Fits RobotStudio / OmniCore / ABB workflow |
Longer-reach applications | 1,270 mm wrist / 1,370 mm flange reach |
Precision positioning | 0.02 mm repeatability |
IP-demanding environments | IP67 published protection |
Premium automation cells | ABB ecosystem and global support |
Assembly and screwdriving | ABB GoFa is positioned for these applications |
Welding support | ABB lists welding as a GoFa application |
Enterprise procurement | ABB brand, documentation, and support network |
ABB GoFa 12 is the better choice when the buyer values ABB’s premium ecosystem, longer reach, stronger repeatability, IP67, and enterprise support more than payload-per-dollar.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR16 and ABB GoFa 12 are not exact payload equivalents, but they are the closest practical comparison inside ABB’s GoFa cobot family.
The FAIRINO FR16 wins on:
Higher nominal payload: 16 kg vs. ABB GoFa 12 class
20 kg published max payload headroom
Much lower public price
Clear ROI advantage
Better payload-per-dollar
Public FAIRINO USA buying path
Strong fit for machine tending, packaging, palletizing, and heavy handling
The ABB GoFa 12 wins on:
Longer reach
Better published repeatability
Slightly higher TCP speed
IP67 protection
ABB premium ecosystem
RobotStudio / FlexPendant / Wizard Easy Programming
Integrated torque sensors and ABB safety positioning
Enterprise-grade ABB support infrastructure
The clean article angle is:
FAIRINO FR16 vs. ABB GoFa 12: 16 kg Value vs. Premium ABB Ecosystem
For buyers who need a higher-payload cobot with lower public price and stronger ROI, the FAIRINO FR16 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need ABB’s premium automation ecosystem, longer reach, better repeatability, IP67 protection, and enterprise support, the ABB GoFa 12 is the stronger premium-platform choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest ABB model to the FAIRINO FR16?
The closest ABB model to the FAIRINO FR16 is the ABB GoFa 12, officially associated with CRB 15000-12/1.27. It is not an exact payload match because FAIRINO FR16 is a 16 kg robot, while ABB GoFa 12 is the closest model in ABB’s GoFa family.
Is ABB GoFa 12 a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR16?
No. It is the closest GoFa comparison, but it is not a direct payload equivalent. FAIRINO FR16 has 16 kg nominal payload and 20 kg max published payload, while ABB GoFa 12 is listed as the 12 kg GoFa variant with a 14 kg wrist-down payload note.
Which robot has more payload?
FAIRINO FR16 has more payload. It has 16 kg nominal payload and 20 kg max published payload, while ABB GoFa 12 is a lower payload-class robot.
Which robot has more reach?
ABB GoFa 12 has more reach. ABB lists GoFa 12 at 1.27 m wrist reach and 1.37 m flange reach, while FAIRINO FR16 is listed at 1,034 mm.
Which robot has better repeatability?
ABB GoFa 12 has the stronger published repeatability value at 0.02 mm, while FAIRINO FR16 is listed at ±0.03 mm.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR16 is cheaper based on public pricing. FAIRINO FR16 is listed at $11,699, while ABB GoFa 12 reseller pricing was found at $27,500–$30,000.
What is the main conclusion?
FAIRINO FR16 is the stronger value choice for buyers who need payload, lower cost, and ROI. ABB GoFa 12 is the stronger premium choice for buyers who need ABB’s ecosystem, longer reach, better repeatability, IP67, and enterprise support.
