FAIRINO FR20 vs. Doosan Robotics H2017: Which 20 kg Collaborative Robot Offers Better Value

The 20 kg collaborative-robot category sits at an important point between compact cobots and larger industrial robots. Machines in this class can handle heavy workpieces, substantial grippers, multi-part tooling, welding equipment and palletizing systems while remaining suitable for flexible, human-centered automation.

The FAIRINO FR20 and Doosan Robotics H2017 are natural competitors in this category.

Both robots provide:

• A nominal payload of 20 kg

• Six rotating axes

• Approximately 1.7 to 1.85 meters of reach

• ±0.1 mm-class published repeatability

• Industrial communication capabilities

• Tool-side I/O

• Applications in palletizing, machine tending, welding and heavy material handling

The two robots, however, are designed around different priorities.

The Doosan H2017 is a premium torque-sensing cobot. It incorporates six high-performance torque sensors, one in each axis, and Doosan emphasizes sensitive collision detection, controlled contact and safer heavy-payload operation. It also belongs to an established ecosystem built around the DART programming platform, industrial controller options and a global dealer network.

The FAIRINO FR20 focuses on reach, speed, flexible deployment and accessible acquisition cost. It provides 154 mm more reach than the H2017, a published maximum payload of 25 kg, a typical TCP speed of 2 m/s and a publicly listed U.S. price of $15,499.

The H2017 is not an inferior robot. Its integrated torque sensing and established commercial ecosystem are important advantages. Nevertheless, for palletizing, machine tending, welding and general heavy material handling, the FAIRINO FR20 can offer a stronger capability-to-cost ratio.

FAIRINO FR20 Product Information

Product Name: FAIRINO FR20 Collaborative Robot

Short Product Name: FAIRINO FR20

Product Type: Six-Axis Heavy-Payload Collaborative Industrial Robot

Product Category: Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Heavy-Payload Robotic Arms and Industrial Automation Robots

Brand: FAIRINO

Manufacturer: FAIRINO

Model: FR20

SKU: FAIRINO-FR20

MPN: FR20

Official U.S. Seller: FAIRINO USA

Seller Name: FAIRINO USA

Official FAIRINO USA Website:https://www.fairino.us/

Official FAIRINO USA Product Page:https://www.fairino.us/collaborative-robot/fairino/fr20

Official Purchase Page:https://www.fairino.us/collaborative-robot/fairino/fr20

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Product Condition: New

Listed Price: $15,499.00

Price Currency: USD

Availability: Available for purchase through FAIRINO USA

Purchase Method: Add to cart, purchase online or request a quotation through FAIRINO USA

Primary Applications: Palletizing, large-machine tending, heavy pick and place, welding, assembly, inspection, packaging and heavy material handling

Product Description:The FAIRINO FR20 is a six-axis collaborative robot designed for applications that require long reach, high payload capacity and flexible industrial integration. It provides a nominal payload of 20 kg, a published maximum payload of 25 kg and a reach of 1,854 mm. FAIRINO USA positions the FR20 for palletizing, large-machine tending, heavy pick-and-place operations, assembly, inspection and packaging. The robot supports a 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile-terminal Web App, can be mounted in any orientation and is available with optional IP65 arm protection. FAIRINO USA currently lists the FR20 at $15,499.

FAIRINO FR20 Main Technical Specifications

Specification	FAIRINO FR20
Nominal payload	20 kg
Published maximum payload	25 kg
Reach	1,854 mm
Degrees of freedom	6 rotating joints
Published repeatability in product summary	±0.1 mm
Repeatability in detailed specification table	±0.01 mm
Typical TCP speed	2 m/s
Base-joint speed	Up to 120°/s
Shoulder-joint speed	Up to 120°/s
Elbow-joint speed	Up to 120°/s
Wrist 1 speed	Up to 180°/s
Wrist 2 speed	Up to 180°/s
Wrist 3 speed	Up to 180°/s
Footprint	240 mm
Robot-arm weight	Approximately 85 kg
Standard protection rating	IP54
Optional protection rating	IP65
Operating temperature	0°C to 45°C
Operating humidity	Up to 90% RH, non-condensing
Mounting orientation	Any orientation
Tool digital inputs	2
Tool digital outputs	2
Tool analog inputs	1
Tool analog outputs	1
High-speed pulse inputs	2
Tool power supply	24 V / 1.5 A
Human-machine interface	10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile Web App
Noise level	Below 70 dB
Main materials	Aluminum and steel

The official FR20 page contains inconsistent repeatability figures. The visible product summary lists ±0.1 mm, while the detailed technical table lists ±0.01 mm according to ISO 9283. The safest public comparison is to use the conservative ±0.1 mm value until FAIRINO USA confirms the certified specification for the exact FR20 version being supplied.

FAIRINO FR20 Axis Range and Speed

Axis	Working range	Maximum speed
Base	±175°	120°/s
Shoulder	+85° to −265°	120°/s
Elbow	±160°	120°/s
Wrist 1	+85° to −265°	180°/s
Wrist 2	±175°	180°/s
Wrist 3	±175°	180°/s

The FR20 combines moderate base, shoulder and elbow speeds with faster wrist motion. Its published typical TCP speed is 2 m/s, although the completed application may operate more slowly because of payload, acceleration limits, stopping-distance requirements and the cell’s safety configuration.

FAIRINO FR20 Tool and Control Interface

Tool Digital Inputs: 2

Tool Digital Outputs: 2

Tool Analog Inputs: 1

Tool Analog Outputs: 1

High-Speed Pulse Inputs: 2

Tool Power Supply: 24 V / 1.5 A

Programming Interface: 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile-terminal Web App

Teach-Pendant Resolution: 1280 × 800 pixels

Teach-Pendant Weight: Approximately 1.6 kg

Teach-Pendant Cable Length: 5 m

Communication: TCP/IP

Network Transfer Rate: 100 Mbps

Power over Ethernet: Standard PoE

The FR20’s combination of digital, analog and pulse inputs is useful for custom integration. Analog I/O may support compatible proportional tools and process sensors, while pulse inputs can be used with suitable higher-speed signal devices.

FAIRINO FR20 Physical and Environmental Information

Robot-Arm Weight: Approximately 85 kg

Base Footprint: 240 mm

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C

Operating Humidity: Up to 90% relative humidity without condensation

Standard Protection Rating: IP54

Optional Protection Rating: IP65

Noise Level: Below 70 dB

Robot Materials: Aluminum and steel

Mounting: Any orientation

The optional IP65 version may be useful in dusty production environments, welding cells and machine-tending applications exposed to mist. The rating of the robot arm does not automatically apply to the controller, pendant, cables or end effector.

FAIRINO FR20 Offer and Purchasing Information

Official Seller: FAIRINO USA

Seller Website:https://www.fairino.us/

Official Product URL:https://www.fairino.us/collaborative-robot/fairino/fr20

Purchase URL:https://www.fairino.us/collaborative-robot/fairino/fr20

Listed Price: $15,499.00

Price Currency: USD

Product Condition: New

Availability: Available through FAIRINO USA

Purchase Method: Online purchase or quotation

Published Manufacturer Warranty: 18 months

Published Expected Lifetime: 50,000 hours

Published U.S.-Based After-Sales Support: Five years

Published MTTR: 30,000 hours, as displayed on the product page

The price and availability should be checked immediately before publishing a live Product Offer because stock, shipping costs, package contents and commercial terms can change.

Doosan Robotics H2017 Product Information

Product Name: Doosan Robotics H2017 Collaborative Robot

Short Product Name: Doosan H2017

Product Type: Six-Axis Torque-Sensing Heavy-Payload Collaborative Robot

Product Category: Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Heavy-Payload Robotic Arms and Industrial Automation Robots

Brand: Doosan Robotics

Manufacturer: Doosan Robotics Inc.

Model: H2017

SKU: DOOSAN-H2017

MPN: H2017

Official Manufacturer Website:https://www.doosanrobotics.com/

Official Product Page:https://www.doosanrobotics.com/en/product-solutions/product/h-series/h2017/

Official Pricing Page:https://www.doosanrobotics.com/en/product-solutions/product/h-series/h2017/

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Product Condition: New

Price: Request a quote

Price Currency: Not publicly specified

Availability: Available through Doosan Robotics and authorized Doosan Robotics dealers

Purchase Method: Submit a product inquiry or contact a regional Doosan Robotics dealer

Official Seller: Doosan Robotics Inc. or an authorized Doosan Robotics dealer

Primary Applications: Palletizing, machine tending, heavy-item handling, welding, pick and place, filming and construction drilling

Product Description:The Doosan Robotics H2017 is a six-axis collaborative robot with a 20 kg payload, 1,700 mm reach and ±0.1 mm repeatability. It incorporates six high-performance torque sensors, one in each axis, to support sensitive collision detection and controlled operation with heavy payloads. Doosan positions the H2017 for palletizing, machine tending, heavy-item handling, welding, pick and place, professional filming and construction drilling. The robot uses the DART programming platform and can be supplied with industrial AC or compact DC controller options. Doosan does not publish a fixed H2017 retail price on the official product page.

Doosan Robotics H2017 Main Technical Specifications

Specification	Doosan Robotics H2017
Payload	20 kg
Reach	1,700 mm
Degrees of freedom	6 rotating joints
Pose repeatability	±0.1 mm
TCP speed	1 m/s in the dedicated specification
Base-joint speed	Up to 100°/s
Shoulder-joint speed	Up to 80°/s
Elbow-joint speed	Up to 100°/s
Wrist 1 speed	Up to 180°/s
Wrist 2 speed	Up to 180°/s
Wrist 3 speed	Up to 180°/s
Robot-arm weight	72 kg in the dedicated manual; 79 kg in a newer family comparison table
Protection rating	IP54
Operating temperature	0°C to 45°C
Storage temperature	−5°C to 50°C
Operating humidity	20% to 80%
Mounting	Floor mounting in the dedicated H2017 manual
Tool digital inputs	6 total
Tool digital outputs	6 total
Tool power supply	24 V DC, maximum 3 A
Torque sensing	Six torque sensors, one in each axis
Programming platform	DART Platform
Noise level	Below 65 dB

Doosan’s dedicated H2017 specification lists 72 kg and floor-only mounting, while a later family-level comparison table lists 79 kg. Because these official sources do not fully agree, the exact arm weight and approved mounting arrangement should be confirmed in the current quotation and installation manual.

Doosan Robotics H2017 Axis Range and Speed

Axis	Working range	Maximum speed
Joint 1	±360°	100°/s
Joint 2	±125°	80°/s
Joint 3	±160°	100°/s
Joint 4	±360°	180°/s
Joint 5	±360°	180°/s
Joint 6	±360°	180°/s

The H2017’s base, shoulder and elbow are slower than the equivalent FR20 joints. The wrist speeds are equal on paper at 180°/s. The H2017’s design emphasis is not maximum headline speed; it is stable, torque-sensed handling of heavy payloads.

Doosan Robotics H2017 Torque Sensors and Force Control

The defining feature of the H2017 is its use of six high-performance torque sensors.

Doosan promotes these sensors for:

• Sensitive collision detection

• Safer operation with heavy workpieces

• Compliance control

• Contact detection

• Controlled handling

• Force-sensitive assembly

• Surface interaction

• More responsive human-robot collaboration

The torque sensors also help distinguish the H2017 from lower-cost heavy-payload robots that rely primarily on motor-current monitoring or external force sensors.

This is a genuine engineering advantage in tasks where contact force matters.

Examples include:

• Press fitting

• Part alignment

• Controlled insertion

• Heavy assembly

• Contact inspection

• Surface following

• Certain finishing operations

In straightforward palletizing or pick-and-place work, the benefit may be smaller because the robot mainly follows predefined trajectories without intentional contact.

Doosan Robotics H2017 Tool Interface

Tool Digital Inputs: 3 channels on connector X1 and 3 channels on connector X2

Total Tool Digital Inputs: 6

Tool Digital Outputs: 3 channels on connector X1 and 3 channels on connector X2

Total Tool Digital Outputs: 6

Tool Power Supply: 24 V DC, maximum 3 A

Tool Connector: Phoenix 1424229 female connector

The H2017 provides double the published tool-current capacity of the FR20 and more wrist-level digital channels. This can be useful for powered grippers, tool changers and multi-function end effectors.

The FR20 provides fewer digital channels at the wrist but adds analog input, analog output and high-speed pulse inputs. The more suitable interface depends on the selected tooling.

Doosan H2017 Controller Information

The Doosan CS-11P AC controller supports a broad industrial communication package.

Controller specification	Doosan CS-11P
Controller weight	21.7 kg
Dimensions	606 × 306.9 × 446 mm
Protection rating	IP54
Serial interfaces	RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485
Ethernet interface	TCP/IP
Industrial networks	Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, PROFINET IO and EtherNet/IP
CNC interface	FANUC FOCAS
Digital inputs	16
Digital outputs	16
Analog inputs	2
Analog outputs	2
OSSD inputs	2
OSSD outputs	2
I/O power supply	24 V DC
Rated supply	100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz
Standard robot cable	6 m
Optional robot cable	3 m

Doosan also offers a compact DC controller intended for integration with AGVs, AMRs and other mobile platforms.

Doosan Robotics H2017 Programming and Setup

Programming Platform: DART Platform

Primary Interface: Tablet-style teach pendant

Direct-Teaching Option: Cockpit button system

Controller Options: Industrial AC controller and compact DC controller

Doosan presents the DART platform as a simplified programming and application-configuration environment. The teach pendant is designed with tablet-like usability, while the optional Cockpit interface allows users to select teaching modes and record coordinates through physical controls.

This gives Doosan a mature commercial programming package, particularly for factories already familiar with the company’s robot ecosystem.

The FR20’s browser-based Web App may be more attractive to custom integrators that prefer flexible device access and less dependence on a dedicated programming terminal.

Doosan Robotics H2017 Physical and Environmental Information

Robot-Arm Weight: 72 kg in the dedicated H2017 manual; 79 kg in a newer Doosan family table

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C

Storage Temperature: −5°C to 50°C

Operating Humidity: 20% to 80%

Protection Rating: IP54

Noise Level: Below 65 dB

Mounting: Floor-only in the dedicated specification; confirm current approved installation arrangement

The H2017 is lighter than the FR20 even when the newer 79 kg figure is used. The FR20 weighs approximately 85 kg. That difference may matter for elevated structures, mobile systems and installations with limited structural capacity.

Doosan Robotics H2017 Offer and Purchasing Information

Manufacturer: Doosan Robotics Inc.

Official Website:https://www.doosanrobotics.com/

Official Product Page:https://www.doosanrobotics.com/en/product-solutions/product/h-series/h2017/

Pricing URL:https://www.doosanrobotics.com/en/product-solutions/product/h-series/h2017/

Price: Request a quote

Price Currency: Not publicly specified

Product Condition: New

Availability: Available through Doosan Robotics and authorized dealers

Purchase Method: Product inquiry or authorized-dealer quotation

Seller: Doosan Robotics Inc. or an authorized regional dealer

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FAIRINO FR20 vs. Doosan H2017: Main Specification Comparison

Product-data field	FAIRINO FR20	Doosan Robotics H2017
Product name	FAIRINO FR20 Collaborative Robot	Doosan Robotics H2017 Collaborative Robot
Brand	FAIRINO	Doosan Robotics
Manufacturer	FAIRINO	Doosan Robotics Inc.
Model	FR20	H2017
SKU	FAIRINO-FR20	DOOSAN-H2017
MPN	FR20	H2017
Product condition	New	New
Nominal payload	20 kg	20 kg
Published maximum payload	25 kg	20 kg official model rating
Reach	1,854 mm	1,700 mm
Degrees of freedom	6	6
Conservative repeatability	±0.1 mm	±0.1 mm
Published TCP speed	2 m/s typical	1 m/s
Base-joint speed	120°/s	100°/s
Shoulder-joint speed	120°/s	80°/s
Elbow-joint speed	120°/s	100°/s
Wrist-joint speed	180°/s	180°/s
Robot-arm weight	Approximately 85 kg	72–79 kg, depending on official source version
Footprint	240 mm	Not clearly stated on the public product page
Standard IP rating	IP54	IP54
Higher protection option	IP65 optional	Not listed as standard on the product page
Mounting	Any orientation	Floor-only in the dedicated manual
Torque sensors	Not promoted as six-axis built-in torque sensing	Six high-performance torque sensors
Tool digital I/O	2 DI and 2 DO	6 DI and 6 DO
Tool analog I/O	1 AI and 1 AO	Not listed at tool flange
High-speed pulse inputs	2	Not listed at tool flange
Tool power	24 V / 1.5 A	24 V / 3 A
Programming	Web App and 10.1-inch pendant	DART Platform and teach pendant
Public price	$15,499	Request a quote
Official website	https://www.fairino.us/	https://www.doosanrobotics.com/
Official product page	https://www.fairino.us/collaborative-robot/fairino/fr20	https://www.doosanrobotics.com/en/product-solutions/product/h-series/h2017/

Why the Doosan H2017 Is the Correct Equivalent to the FAIRINO FR20

The H2017 is the closest Doosan comparison for the FR20 because both robots have a nominal payload of 20 kg and long working reaches intended for heavy industrial applications.

Their fundamental positioning is similar:

• FR20 payload: 20 kg

• H2017 payload: 20 kg

• FR20 reach: 1,854 mm

• H2017 reach: 1,700 mm

• FR20 conservative repeatability: ±0.1 mm

• H2017 repeatability: ±0.1 mm

• Both robots: six axes

• Both robots: IP54 as standard

• Both robots: palletizing, machine tending, welding and material handling

Doosan also offers the H2515, which provides 25 kg payload but only 1,500 mm reach. It is a better secondary comparison when payload is more important than reach. The H2017 is the better overall match for the FR20 because its operating radius is closer to the FAIRINO model.

1. Payload Capacity

Both robots have a nominal payload of 20 kg.

FAIRINO also publishes a maximum FR20 payload of 25 kg. That figure should not be treated as an unrestricted continuous-duty rating without verifying the payload curve, center of gravity, tool orientation, motion and cycle requirements.

The H2017 is officially listed as a 20 kg robot. Doosan’s general H-Series marketing states that the family handles items up to 25 kg, but that broader family statement should not replace the H2017’s model-specific 20 kg rating.

Payload must include:

• Gripper

• Vacuum tooling

• Tool changer

• Force sensor

• Camera

• Cable brackets

• Welding torch

• Adapters

• Fasteners

• Workpiece

A 15 kg part combined with a 4 kg gripper and 1 kg mounting adapter already uses the full nominal 20 kg payload.

Payload Verdict

The two robots are equal at the standard 20 kg rating.

The FR20 provides potential additional payload headroom through its published 25 kg maximum, but this should be validated for the exact application.

The H2017’s main advantage is not additional payload. It is the ability to monitor joint torque through six integrated sensors.

2. Reach and Working Envelope

The FR20 provides 1,854 mm of reach.

The H2017 provides 1,700 mm.

The FR20 therefore offers 154 mm more nominal reach, equivalent to approximately 9.1% more reach relative to the Doosan model.

That additional distance can help the FR20:

• Cover larger pallet patterns

• Reach deeper into CNC machines

• Serve two adjacent stations

• Reach across a wide conveyor

• Transfer parts to a more distant inspection fixture

• Reduce dependence on a linear rail

• Use shorter tooling extensions

• Reach around machine doors or guarding

Reach is not merely a circular radius. The actual usable workspace depends on wrist orientation, joint positions, singularities and collision clearance.

Nevertheless, 154 mm is a meaningful difference.

Reach Verdict

The FR20 has the clear reach advantage.

The H2017 still offers a substantial 1,700 mm radius and is suitable for most long-reach heavy-payload applications.

3. Repeatability

The H2017 is officially specified at ±0.1 mm.

The FR20 page contains conflicting values of ±0.1 mm and ±0.01 mm. The conservative and more credible comparison is therefore ±0.1 mm for both robots until FAIRINO USA confirms the detailed-table figure.

Repeatability matters in:

• Pallet placement

• Machine loading

• Welding

• Inspection

• Assembly

• Tool positioning

• Pick and place

• Packaging

However, total process accuracy also depends on:

• Fixture stability

• Tool-center-point calibration

• Part variation

• Gripper compliance

• Camera calibration

• Structural deflection

• Thermal conditions

Repeatability Verdict

Using the conservative figure, the robots are equal at ±0.1 mm.

The FR20 should not be advertised as ten times more repeatable until the inconsistency on the official product page is formally resolved.

4. Speed and Cycle-Time Potential

The FR20 has a published typical TCP speed of 2 m/s.

The H2017 has a published TCP speed of 1 m/s.

The FR20 also has faster published base, shoulder and elbow speeds:

Axis group	FR20	H2017
Base	120°/s	100°/s
Shoulder	120°/s	80°/s
Elbow	120°/s	100°/s
Wrist joints	180°/s	180°/s

This gives FAIRINO the stronger headline speed specification.

Real cycle time still depends on:

• Payload

• Center of gravity

• Acceleration

• Deceleration

• Safety configuration

• Stopping distance

• Gripper timing

• Machine response

• Sensor checks

• Part stability

In collaborative operation, a heavy 20 kg load may require substantially reduced motion speed near people.

Speed Verdict

The FR20 has the clear published speed advantage.

The H2017 is designed around controlled heavy-payload handling rather than maximum transfer speed.

For palletizing and general handling, the FR20 may provide higher theoretical throughput. For force-sensitive work, the H2017’s sensing architecture may matter more than raw speed.

5. Torque Sensing and Force Control

The H2017’s clearest advantage is its six high-performance torque sensors.

These sensors allow the controller to monitor torque in each robot axis and can support:

• More sensitive collision detection

• Contact detection

• Compliance control

• Controlled insertion

• Heavy assembly

• Surface interaction

• Force-sensitive handling

Doosan specifically promotes these sensors as a core safety and control advantage of the H-Series.

The FR20 can still be combined with external force-torque sensors, but that adds hardware, calibration and integration work.

Force-Control Verdict

The H2017 has the stronger integrated force-control architecture.

For conventional palletizing, machine tending and pick-and-place applications, this advantage may not justify a large price premium.

For contact-sensitive assembly, alignment and controlled-force work, it may be decisive.

6. Robot Weight and Installation

The FR20 weighs approximately 85 kg.

The H2017 is listed at 72 kg in its dedicated manual and 79 kg in a newer Doosan family table. In either case, the H2017 is lighter than the FR20.

The weight difference can matter when:

• The robot is mounted on a mobile base

• The support structure has limited capacity

• The arm is installed at height

• The cell is moved between stations

• The robot is integrated with an AGV or AMR

• Installation equipment is limited

The FR20’s official page states that it can be mounted in any orientation.

The dedicated H2017 manual lists floor-only mounting. This is an important installation difference and should be confirmed against the current Doosan documentation before designing a wall-mounted or inverted H2017 cell.

Installation Verdict

The H2017 has the robot-weight advantage.

The FR20 has the mounting-flexibility advantage based on the current published specifications.

7. Environmental Protection

Both standard robot arms are rated IP54.

The FR20 is also available with optional IP65 protection.

IP54 provides limited protection against dust ingress and protection against splashing water.

IP65 provides stronger dust sealing and resistance to water jets.

Optional IP65 may be useful in:

• Dusty factories

• Welding environments

• Machine-tending cells exposed to mist

• Material-processing applications

• Areas with more demanding cleaning requirements

The complete system must still be reviewed because the controller, teach pendant, end effector and connectors may carry different ratings.

Environmental Verdict

The standard robots are equal at IP54.

The FR20 has the advantage where optional IP65 arm protection is required.

8. Tool Power and I/O

The FR20 provides:

• 2 tool digital inputs

• 2 tool digital outputs

• 1 analog input

• 1 analog output

• 2 high-speed pulse inputs

• 24 V / 1.5 A tool power

The H2017 provides:

• 6 tool digital inputs

• 6 tool digital outputs

• 24 V / 3 A tool power

The H2017 provides more digital channels and double the tool-current capacity.

The FR20 provides a broader variety of signal types, including analog and pulse inputs.

Tool-Interface Verdict

The H2017 is stronger for powered grippers and multi-function digital tooling.

The FR20 is stronger where analog signals or high-speed pulse inputs are useful.

The best choice depends on the specific end effector.

9. Programming and Industrial Integration

The FR20 supports:

• A mobile-terminal Web App

• A 10.1-inch teach pendant

• TCP/IP communication

• 100 Mbps network transfer

• Standard PoE

• Graphical programming and drag teaching

The H2017 uses:

• DART Platform

• Tablet-style teach pendant

• Cockpit direct-teaching interface

• AC or compact DC controller

• Modbus TCP

• Modbus RTU

• PROFINET IO

• EtherNet/IP

• FANUC FOCAS

• RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485

Doosan provides the more extensive clearly documented industrial-controller communication package.

FAIRINO’s Web App may be easier for browser-based deployment and custom software workflows.

Programming Verdict

Doosan has the advantage in documented industrial networking and established programming infrastructure.

FAIRINO provides a flexible and accessible programming approach at a substantially lower published purchase price.

10. Palletizing

Both robots are highly relevant to palletizing.

Doosan specifically lists palletizing as one of the H2017’s primary applications. FAIRINO USA also positions the FR20 for palletizing and offers it as part of palletizing automation solutions.

The FR20 offers:

• 154 mm more reach

• Higher published TCP speed

• A published maximum payload of 25 kg

• Lower transparent acquisition cost

The H2017 offers:

• Six torque sensors

• Lower arm weight

• More tool digital I/O

• Higher tool-current capacity

• A mature Doosan integration ecosystem

Palletizing Verdict

The FR20 has the stronger reach, speed and cost argument.

The H2017 may be attractive when a Doosan-based palletizing solution is already available from a trusted integrator.

For multi-cell deployments, the FR20’s published price can become a major financial advantage.

11. Large-Machine Tending

The FR20’s 1,854 mm reach can be useful for:

• Deep CNC machines

• Large fixtures

• Multi-chuck systems

• Reaching around machine doors

• Transferring parts to inspection

• Serving more than one station

The H2017 also targets machine tending and provides a substantial 1,700 mm radius.

The H2017’s torque sensors may help detect unexpected contact or confirm part interaction.

The FR20’s greater reach and faster translational speed may simplify layout and reduce transfer time.

Machine-Tending Verdict

The FR20 is likely to offer the better value where reach and cycle time are the leading priorities.

The H2017 may be preferable when torque sensing, Doosan controller integration or existing dealer support materially reduces project risk.

12. Welding

Both robots are promoted for welding applications.

Doosan explicitly lists welding among the H2017’s main uses. FAIRINO positions the FR20 as a suitable platform for heavy industrial automation, including welding-related work.

A complete welding cell also requires:

• Welding power source

• Torch

• Wire feeder

• Collision mount

• Fixtures

• Fume extraction

• Cable management

• Guarding

• Process programming

The FR20’s longer reach may cover larger fixtures.

The H2017’s torque sensing may help with collision detection and contact-based setup, although the quality of the weld still depends primarily on the welding equipment, fixture design and programming.

Welding Verdict

The FR20 presents the stronger reach and cost case.

The H2017 presents the stronger integrated sensing and premium-platform case.

13. Heavy Material Handling

Doosan specifically promotes the H2017 for handling several items simultaneously and for transportation, stacking and handling in logistics and fabric-industry environments.

The FR20 is similarly suited to:

• Heavy pick and place

• Multi-part handling

• Pallet loading

• Conveyor transfer

• Packaging

• Container handling

The FR20’s higher published speed can benefit repetitive transfer work.

The H2017’s lighter arm and torque sensors may support controlled handling in complex environments.

Material-Handling Verdict

For straightforward high-throughput transfers, the FR20 has the stronger specification-to-cost proposition.

For handling that involves sensitive contact or a premium Doosan integration package, the H2017 may be preferable.

14. Ecosystem and Support

Doosan’s main strengths include:

• DART Platform

• Six torque sensors

• Industrial networking

• Multiple controller options

• Dealer network

• Training resources

• Established global brand recognition

• Application-specific commercial support

FAIRINO’s strengths include:

• Public U.S. pricing

• Direct online purchasing

• Longer reach

• Higher published speed

• Optional IP65

• Web App programming

• Broad signal options

• Lower barrier to multi-robot deployment

The value of a mature ecosystem depends on whether it reduces measurable integration time, training expense or technical risk.

Ecosystem Verdict

Doosan wins on established ecosystem maturity.

FAIRINO wins on accessibility, price transparency and capability per dollar.

15. Price and Total Cost of Ownership

FAIRINO USA publicly lists the FR20 at $15,499.

Doosan Robotics does not publish a fixed H2017 selling price on its official product page. Buyers must submit an inquiry or obtain a dealer quotation.

A complete automation project may also include:

Cost category	Typical components
Robot package	Arm, controller, pendant and cables
End effector	Gripper, vacuum system, welding torch or tool changer
Fixtures	Pallet base, trays, clamps and machine interfaces
Safety	Scanners, guarding, interlocks and validation
Integration	Programming, PLC work and commissioning
Vision	Camera, lighting and calibration
Force control	External sensor if required
Training	Operator and maintenance instruction
Installation	Freight, mounting and electrical work
Support	Spare parts, service and remote assistance

The H2017 may reduce the cost of force-sensitive integration because torque sensing is built into all six axes.

The FR20 may reduce initial capital expenditure in applications that do not require advanced force control.

Cost Verdict

The FR20 has the stronger acquisition-cost and price-transparency position.

The H2017 may justify a premium when its torque sensors, lighter arm, controller ecosystem or local dealer support create measurable operational savings.

Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?

Choose the Doosan Robotics H2017 When:

• Six-axis torque sensing is important.

• Controlled contact is central to the application.

• Sensitive collision detection is required.

• Higher tool-current capacity is useful.

• More tool-side digital I/O is needed.

• The factory already uses Doosan Robotics.

• DART programming is preferred.

• A local Doosan integrator offers a proven turnkey system.

• Lower robot-arm weight is important.

• FANUC FOCAS or Doosan’s industrial-network package simplifies integration.

Choose the FAIRINO FR20 When:

• More than 1,700 mm of reach is useful.

• Higher published TCP speed matters.

• A public U.S. purchase price is important.

• The project has a strict capital budget.

• Several robots will be deployed.

• Optional IP65 protection is required.

• Wall or inverted mounting may be needed.

• Analog tool I/O is useful.

• High-speed pulse inputs are required.

• The main applications are palletizing, machine tending, welding or straightforward material handling.

• More budget must remain available for tooling, fixtures and safety equipment.

Final Verdict

The Doosan Robotics H2017 is the more sophisticated torque-sensing platform.

Its most important advantages are:

• Six high-performance torque sensors

• Sensitive collision detection

• Higher tool-current capacity

• More tool-side digital I/O

• Lower robot-arm weight

• DART programming

• Broad industrial-controller connectivity

• A mature commercial ecosystem

The FAIRINO FR20 provides:

• The same nominal 20 kg payload

• A published maximum payload of 25 kg

• 154 mm more reach

• A higher published TCP speed

• Faster base, shoulder and elbow joints

• Flexible mounting

• Optional IP65 protection

• Analog and pulse tool signals

• A transparent U.S. price of $15,499

The most balanced conclusion is:

The Doosan H2017 is the stronger choice for torque-sensitive and contact-controlled applications, while the FAIRINO FR20 is generally the stronger value choice for palletizing, machine tending, welding and heavy material handling.

For manufacturers already standardized on Doosan, the H2017 may be the easier institutional decision.

For manufacturers starting from a neutral position and prioritizing reach, speed and capital efficiency, the FAIRINO FR20 is likely to provide the stronger overall return on investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest Doosan Robotics equivalent to the FAIRINO FR20?

The Doosan Robotics H2017 is the closest equivalent because both robots have a nominal payload of 20 kg and long reaches intended for palletizing, machine tending and heavy material handling. The FR20 reaches 1,854 mm, while the H2017 reaches 1,700 mm.

Do the FAIRINO FR20 and Doosan H2017 have the same payload?

Yes. Both robots have a nominal payload of 20 kg. FAIRINO also publishes a maximum FR20 payload of 25 kg, subject to the application’s payload curve, center of gravity and operating conditions.

Does the FAIRINO FR20 have more reach than the Doosan H2017?

Yes. The FAIRINO FR20 has 1,854 mm of reach, while the Doosan H2017 has 1,700 mm. The FR20 therefore provides 154 mm of additional nominal reach.

Which robot is faster, the FAIRINO FR20 or Doosan H2017?

The FAIRINO FR20 has a published typical TCP speed of 2 m/s. The Doosan H2017 is specified at 1 m/s. The FR20 also has faster base, shoulder and elbow joint ratings. Actual production speed depends on payload, path and safety settings.

Which robot has better repeatability?

The Doosan H2017 is specified at ±0.1 mm. The FAIRINO FR20 page displays both ±0.1 mm and ±0.01 mm in different sections. Until FAIRINO confirms the correct certified value, ±0.1 mm is the safer comparison figure.

Does the Doosan H2017 have torque sensors?

Yes. The Doosan H2017 includes six high-performance torque sensors, one in each robot axis. Doosan promotes them for collision sensitivity, precision and controlled operation.

Does the FAIRINO FR20 have a 25 kg payload?

FAIRINO publishes a nominal payload of 20 kg and a maximum payload of 25 kg. The 25 kg capability should be verified for the exact load center, path, speed and duty cycle before production deployment.

How much does the FAIRINO FR20 cost?

FAIRINO USA currently lists the FR20 at $15,499. Price, availability and included package contents should be verified before purchase or before publishing live Product Offer data.

How much does the Doosan H2017 cost?

Doosan Robotics does not publish a fixed retail price for the H2017 on the official product page. Buyers must submit a product inquiry or request a quotation from an authorized Doosan dealer.

Which robot weighs less?

The H2017 is officially listed at either 72 kg or 79 kg depending on the Doosan source version. The FR20 weighs approximately 85 kg. The H2017 is therefore lighter in either case.

Can the FAIRINO FR20 be mounted upside down?

FAIRINO states that the FR20 can be mounted in any orientation, subject to the manufacturer’s structural and safety requirements.

Can the Doosan H2017 be mounted upside down?

The dedicated Doosan H2017 manual lists floor-only mounting. The current approved mounting arrangement should be confirmed with Doosan before planning a wall-mounted or inverted installation.

What is the IP rating of the FAIRINO FR20?

The standard FAIRINO FR20 is IP54, with IP65 available as an option.

What is the IP rating of the Doosan H2017?

The Doosan H2017 is rated IP54.

Which robot provides more tool power?

The Doosan H2017 provides 24 V DC tool power at up to 3 A. The FAIRINO FR20 provides 24 V at 1.5 A.

Which robot provides more tool-side digital I/O?

The H2017 provides six tool digital inputs and six tool digital outputs. The FR20 provides two tool digital inputs and two digital outputs, but it also includes analog I/O and high-speed pulse inputs.

Is the FAIRINO FR20 suitable for palletizing?

Yes. FAIRINO USA positions the FR20 for palletizing, heavy pick and place and other long-reach automation tasks. Its 20 kg nominal payload and 1,854 mm reach are suitable for many palletizing systems.

Is the Doosan H2017 suitable for palletizing?

Yes. Doosan lists palletizing as one of the H2017’s primary applications.

Is the Doosan H2017 suitable for machine tending?

Yes. Doosan specifically lists machine tending as a main H2017 application.

Which robot is better for welding?

Both robots are suitable for welding. The FR20 offers more reach, higher published speed and transparent pricing. The H2017 offers integrated torque sensing and an established Doosan integration ecosystem.

Which robot has the more mature software ecosystem?

Doosan has the more established commercial ecosystem through DART, its controller options, industrial networking, training resources and dealer network. FAIRINO offers Web App programming, direct U.S. purchasing and a more cost-focused deployment model.

Which robot offers better value for money?

The FAIRINO FR20 is likely to offer better hardware value for palletizing, machine tending, welding and material handling because it combines a 20 kg payload, 1,854 mm reach, 2 m/s typical TCP speed and a publicly listed price of $15,499. The H2017 may justify a higher cost where six-axis torque sensing and controlled contact are essential.

Should a manufacturer choose the FAIRINO FR20 or Doosan H2017?

Choose the Doosan H2017 when torque sensing, controlled contact, higher tool power and Doosan ecosystem compatibility are the main priorities. Choose the FAIRINO FR20 when reach, speed, mounting flexibility, public pricing and return on investment are more important.