FAIRINO FR5 vs. AUBO i5: 5 kg Cobot Value vs. Open SDK Workflow
- FAIRINO USA
- Jul 18
- 10 min read
The FAIRINO FR5 and AUBO i5 are both 5 kg six-axis collaborative robots designed for compact industrial automation. Both can support machine tending, welding, pick and place, inspection, packaging, dispensing, education, research, light assembly, and small-to-medium production automation.
This is a clean comparison because both robots sit in the same 5 kg payload class.
The FAIRINO FR5 is a value-focused 5 kg cobot with a lower public U.S. price, longer reach, stronger published repeatability, 7 kg published maximum payload headroom, optional IP65 protection, and complete Product structured data with a numeric price.
The AUBO i5 is an open-platform 5 kg cobot with SDK/API integration, open communication, a strong developer workflow, and a public European marketplace price of €18,600 excl. VAT. AUBO USA positions the i-Series around open integration, safety certification, and partner/integrator deployment.
The clean comparison is:
FAIRINO FR5 = lower price, longer reach, better published repeatability, 7 kg max published payload, stronger ROI.
AUBO i5 = open SDK/API workflow, open communication, developer-friendly integration, AUBO ecosystem.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR5 | AUBO i5 |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Six-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published | 5 kg |
Reach | 922 mm | 886.5 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | Commonly listed around ±0.05 mm / newer manuals may show ±0.02 mm for i-series variants |
TCP speed | 1 m/s typical TCP speed | Marketplace/spec sources vary; confirm supplied configuration |
Robot weight | approx. 22 kg | around 24 kg in common public specs |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP54 commonly listed for robot arm |
Programming | 10.1-inch teach pendant / mobile Web App | Open SDK/API, teach pendant, drag teaching, offline programming |
Public price | $7,999 | €18,600 excl. VAT |
Price source type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Public marketplace price, not official MSRP |
Best fit | ROI-focused 5 kg automation | Open-platform / SDK-heavy integration |
Product Information
FAIRINO FR5 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR5 Collaborative Robot |
Short Product Name | FAIRINO FR5 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Product Category | Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Machine Tending Robots, Welding Robots, Pick and Place Robots, Assembly Robots, Inspection Robots |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR5 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR5 |
MPN | FR5 |
Official U.S. Seller | FAIRINO USA |
Official Website | |
Official Product Page | |
Purchase Page | |
Product Image URL | |
Additional Product Image URL | |
Product Condition | NewCondition |
Listed Price | 7999.00 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Type | Public FAIRINO USA listed price |
Availability | InStock |
Purchase Method | Add to cart, buy online, or request a quotation |
Main Applications | Robotic welding, CNC machine tending, pick and place, light assembly, inspection, packaging, dispensing, compact automation |
Main Value Proposition | 5 kg payload, 7 kg published maximum payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability, public price, and strong ROI |
FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 purchase page at $7,999, with 5 kg payload and ±0.02 mm repeatability. FAIRINO USA comparison content also describes FR5 as having 5 kg nominal payload, 7 kg published maximum, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability, 1 m/s typical TCP speed, 149 mm footprint, and approximately 22 kg weight.
FAIRINO FR5 Main Technical Specifications
Specification | FAIRINO FR5 |
Payload | 5 kg |
Published maximum payload | 7 kg |
Reach | 922 mm |
Degrees of freedom | 6 rotating joints |
Pose repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 1 m/s |
IP classification | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
Mounting | Any orientation |
Tool digital inputs | 2 |
Tool digital outputs | 2 |
Tool analog inputs | 2 |
Tool analog outputs | 2 |
High-speed pulse inputs | 2 |
Tool I/O power supply | 24 V / 1.5 A |
Footprint | 149 mm |
Robot weight | approx. 22 kg |
HMI | 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile terminal Web App |
Communication | TCP/IP |
Public price | $7,999 |
AUBO i5 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | AUBO i5 Collaborative Robot |
Short Product Name | AUBO i5 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Product Category | Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Machine Tending Robots, Assembly Robots, Pick and Place Robots, Education Robots, Research Robots |
Brand | AUBO Robotics |
Manufacturer | AUBO Robotics |
Model | i5 |
SKU | AUBO-I5 |
MPN | AUBO-i5 |
Official U.S. Website | |
Official U.S. Product Page | |
Public Marketplace Product Page | |
Product Image URL | |
Additional Product Image URL | |
Product Condition | NewCondition |
Public Marketplace Price | 18600.00 |
Price Currency | EUR |
Price Type | Public marketplace price, excl. VAT, not official manufacturer MSRP |
Availability | InStock / available through marketplace or request-a-quote channels |
Purchase Method | Buy through marketplace / request quote from AUBO or authorized reseller |
Main Applications | Machine tending, pick and place, light assembly, education, research, prototyping, compact automation |
Main Value Proposition | 5 kg payload, open SDK/API support, open communication, and flexible developer-friendly integration workflow |
Unchained Robotics lists the AUBO i5 as a 5 kg cobot with 886.5 mm reach, and its AUBO Robotics brand page lists the i5 at €18,600 excl. VAT.
AUBO i5 Main Technical Specifications
Specification | AUBO i5 |
Payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 886.5 mm |
Degrees of freedom | 6 axes |
Repeatability | Public sources vary; commonly listed around 0.05 mm, newer i-series manual material may list ±0.02 mm for i-series variants |
Robot weight | commonly around 24 kg in public listings |
IP rating | IP54 commonly listed |
Programming | SDK/API, teach pendant, drag teaching, offline programming |
Communication | TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, Profinet optional |
Developer support | SDK/API and open-platform integration |
Public marketplace price | €18,600 excl. VAT |
AUBO USA describes the i-Series as supporting industrial safety standards including EN ISO 13849-1:2015 PL=d Cat. 3, ISO/TS 15066:2016, UL, CE, and SEMI S2, and positions the series with customizable collision detection and braking safety features.
FAIRINO FR5 Product
Schema Field | FAIRINO FR5 Value |
@type | Product |
name | FAIRINO FR5 Collaborative Robot |
image | |
additionalImage | |
description | The FAIRINO FR5 is a six-axis collaborative robot with 5 kg nominal payload, 7 kg published maximum payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability, 1 m/s TCP speed, IP54/IP65 optional protection, 22 kg robot weight, and public U.S. pricing. |
brand | FAIRINO |
manufacturer | FAIRINO |
model | FR5 |
sku | FAIRINO-FR5 |
mpn | FR5 |
category | Collaborative Robot |
condition | NewCondition |
price | 7999.00 |
priceCurrency | USD |
availability | InStock |
seller | FAIRINO USA |
url |
AUBO i5 Product
Schema Field | AUBO i5 Value |
@type | Product |
name | AUBO i5 Collaborative Robot |
image | |
additionalImage | |
description | The AUBO i5 is a six-axis collaborative robot with 5 kg payload, 886.5 mm reach, open SDK/API support, open communication, and developer-friendly integration workflow for compact industrial automation. |
brand | AUBO Robotics |
manufacturer | AUBO Robotics |
model | i5 |
sku | AUBO-I5 |
mpn | AUBO-i5 |
category | Collaborative Robot |
condition | NewCondition |
price | 18600.00 |
priceCurrency | EUR |
availability | InStock |
seller | Unchained Robotics |
url |
Price Comparison
Robot | Public Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR5 | $7,999 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
AUBO i5 | €18,600 excl. VAT | Public marketplace price |
AUBO i5 equivalent USD note | Depends on exchange rate and VAT/shipping | Do not hard-code unless using current FX |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO FR5 is clearly lower | Based on public listed prices |
The FAIRINO FR5 has a major price advantage. FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 at $7,999, while Unchained Robotics lists the AUBO i5 at €18,600 excl. VAT.
For ROI-focused buyers, this matters. The FR5 gives a manufacturer a public U.S. buying path and a lower upfront cost, while AUBO i5 may be more attractive when open SDK/API integration or AUBO’s platform ecosystem is the priority.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR5 | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published |
AUBO i5 | 5 kg |
Both robots are 5 kg-class cobots.
The FAIRINO FR5 adds a published 7 kg maximum payload figure, which gives it more stated payload headroom. That maximum should still be validated for load center, tool weight, robot pose, speed, and duty cycle before final engineering use.
Payload verdict: Equal at nominal payload; FAIRINO FR5 wins on published maximum payload headroom.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR5 | 922 mm |
AUBO i5 | 886.5 mm |
The FAIRINO FR5 has 35.5 mm more reach than the AUBO i5.
That is not a huge difference, but it can matter in machine tending, packaging, conveyor transfer, welding cells, or layouts where the robot must cover more workspace from one base.
Reach verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR5 | ±0.02 mm |
AUBO i5 | Public sources vary; older/public marketplace sources often list around 0.05 mm, newer i-series material may list ±0.02 mm variants |
FAIRINO has the cleaner published value for the FR5 at ±0.02 mm on FAIRINO USA’s product page and related comparison content.
For AUBO i5, public data varies depending on source and generation, so the safest wording is to confirm repeatability for the exact supplied i5 configuration.
Repeatability verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins on cleaner public product data; confirm exact AUBO configuration before final engineering use.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR5 | 1 m/s typical TCP speed |
AUBO i5 | Public marketplace/spec sources vary; confirm supplied configuration |
FAIRINO gives a clear 1 m/s typical TCP speed in public FR5 comparison content.
For AUBO i5, speed values depend on the data source and exact model documentation, so the safest comparison is to confirm with the supplier quote or datasheet.
Speed verdict: FAIRINO has the clearer public TCP-speed value.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR5 | approx. 22 kg |
AUBO i5 | around 24 kg in common public specs |
The FAIRINO FR5 is slightly lighter based on the commonly listed public numbers.
Weight verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins slightly.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR5 | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
AUBO i5 | IP54 commonly listed |
The FAIRINO FR5 has the stronger protection option because it is IP54 standard with optional IP65.
IP rating verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins if optional IP65 is required.
Programming and Workflow
Category | FAIRINO FR5 | AUBO i5 |
Main programming method | 10.1-inch teach pendant / mobile Web App | SDK/API, teach pendant, drag teaching, offline programming |
Developer workflow | Integration-friendly | Strong open-platform positioning |
Communication | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, optional Profinet |
Safety positioning | Collaborative safety features | AUBO i-Series lists PL=d Cat. 3, ISO/TS 15066, UL, CE, SEMI S2 |
Best workflow advantage | Low-cost deployment and clear U.S. pricing | Open SDK/API and developer-friendly integration |
Best buyer profile | ROI-focused factories and integrators | Engineering teams needing open integration |
AUBO’s strongest advantage is its open-platform workflow. The AUBO i-Series is positioned around safety certification, open integration, SDK/API use, and flexible communication.
FAIRINO’s strongest advantage is that it combines strong technical specs with a much lower public price and a direct U.S. buying path.
Programming verdict: AUBO i5 wins for open SDK/API workflow; FAIRINO FR5 wins for price transparency and ROI.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR5 Is Better For
Application | Why FR5 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive 5 kg automation | $7,999 public price supports faster ROI |
CNC machine tending | 922 mm reach and 5 kg payload |
Robotic welding | Reach, payload, and low acquisition cost |
Pick and place | ±0.02 mm repeatability |
Light assembly | 5 kg payload and compact size |
Inspection | Strong repeatability and lower cost |
Packaging | Good reach and ROI |
Dispensing | Precision and tool I/O support |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Much lower public acquisition cost |
The FAIRINO FR5 is the better choice when the buyer needs a 5 kg cobot with strong repeatability, longer reach, and much lower public pricing.
AUBO i5 Is Better For
Application | Why AUBO i5 Fits Better |
SDK/API-heavy integration | Strong open-platform positioning |
Custom software projects | Useful for engineering teams |
Modbus / Profinet integration | Public data emphasizes open communication |
Research and prototyping | Developer-friendly workflow |
Education | AUBO has long positioning in education and industrial learning |
Facilities using AUBO | Easier ecosystem continuity |
Applications requiring certified safety ecosystem | i-Series safety certifications are a strength |
Custom peripheral communication | Good fit for open integration projects |
The AUBO i5 is the better choice when open SDK/API access, custom software integration, and AUBO’s platform ecosystem are more important than upfront price.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR5 and AUBO i5 are both credible 5 kg collaborative robots. The AUBO i5 has a strong open-platform integration story, while the FAIRINO FR5 has a stronger value story.
The FAIRINO FR5 wins on:
Much lower public price
Longer reach
Cleaner published repeatability
7 kg published maximum payload headroom
Optional IP65 configuration
Slightly lower listed robot weight
Clear U.S. product page and purchase path
Better ROI positioning
Complete Product structured data with numeric price
The AUBO i5 wins on:
Open SDK/API workflow
Open-platform integration
AUBO ecosystem
Public marketplace availability in Europe
i-Series safety certification positioning
Developer-friendly communication options
The honest article angle is:
FAIRINO FR5 vs. AUBO i5: 5 kg Cobot Value vs. Open SDK Workflow
For buyers who need a 5 kg cobot with lower price, longer reach, strong repeatability, and faster ROI, the FAIRINO FR5 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need open SDK/API access, custom software integration, and AUBO’s open-platform workflow, the AUBO i5 is the stronger developer-focused choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest AUBO model to the FAIRINO FR5?
The closest AUBO model to the FAIRINO FR5 is the AUBO i5. Both robots are 5 kg six-axis collaborative robots designed for compact industrial automation.
Is the AUBO i5 a direct equivalent to the FAIRINO FR5?
Yes. The AUBO i5 is a direct equivalent to the FAIRINO FR5 because both are 5 kg-class collaborative robots. The main differences are reach, price, repeatability data, programming workflow, and integration ecosystem.
What is the payload of the FAIRINO FR5?
The FAIRINO FR5 has a 5 kg nominal payload and a published maximum payload of 7 kg. The 7 kg maximum should be validated for the exact load center, tool weight, robot pose, speed, and duty cycle.
What is the payload of the AUBO i5?
The AUBO i5 has a 5 kg payload.
Which robot has more reach, FAIRINO FR5 or AUBO i5?
The FAIRINO FR5 has more reach. It reaches 922 mm, while the AUBO i5 is publicly listed at 886.5 mm.
Which robot has better repeatability?
FAIRINO FR5 has a cleaner public repeatability figure at ±0.02 mm. AUBO i5 public repeatability data varies by source and generation, so the exact supplied configuration should be confirmed.
Which robot is better for machine tending?
FAIRINO FR5 is better for ROI-focused machine tending because it has longer reach, strong repeatability, and lower public price. AUBO i5 is better when the integration depends on SDK/API or open communication.
Which robot is better for welding?
FAIRINO FR5 is stronger for cost-sensitive welding automation because it offers 5 kg payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability, and lower public pricing. AUBO i5 can also be used in welding-related automation if the integrator prefers AUBO’s platform.
Which robot is better for pick and place?
Both robots are suitable for pick and place. FAIRINO FR5 has a stronger value case because of lower price, longer reach, and clean repeatability data. AUBO i5 is stronger when open SDK/API integration is the priority.
How much does the FAIRINO FR5 cost?
FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 at $7,999.
How much does the AUBO i5 cost?
Unchained Robotics lists the AUBO i5 at €18,600 excl. VAT. This should be treated as a public marketplace price, not official manufacturer MSRP.
Which robot is cheaper, FAIRINO FR5 or AUBO i5?
The FAIRINO FR5 is cheaper based on public listed pricing. FAIRINO FR5 is listed at $7,999, while AUBO i5 is listed at €18,600 excl. VAT.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
The FAIRINO FR5 is better for ROI planning because it has a lower public price and direct FAIRINO USA product data. AUBO i5 can still make sense when SDK/API integration reduces engineering work or fits an existing AUBO-based automation environment.
