FAIRINO FR5 vs. Kawasaki CL105N: 5 kg Cobot Value vs. Japanese Industrial Cobot Engineering
- FAIRINO USA
- Jul 27
- 10 min read
The FAIRINO FR5 and Kawasaki CL105N are both compact 5 kg six-axis collaborative robots. This is a clean comparison because both robots sit in the same payload class and target applications such as pick and place, light assembly, inspection, compact machine tending, sealing, packaging, testing, electronics handling, and small-part automation.
The FAIRINO FR5 is a value-focused 5 kg cobot with 5 kg nominal payload, 7 kg published maximum payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm movement repeatability, 1 m/s typical TCP speed, ≈22 kg robot weight, and a public U.S. price of $7,999. FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 price, payload, reach, repeatability, HMI, TCP speed, footprint, weight, and IP information directly on its product pages.
The Kawasaki CL105N is a premium compact collaborative robot in Kawasaki’s CL Series with 5 kg payload, 800 mm reach, 6 axes, ±0.02 mm repeatability, 26 kg mass, any-direction mounting, and IP66 or equivalent protection. Kawasaki’s official product page also highlights the CL105N’s payload, reach, ceiling/floor/wall mounting, CL Series lineup, ±0.02 mm repeatability, 200°/s class speed positioning, IP66 rating, safety architecture, and interface options.
For price: it uses $30,000 as an estimated low-end public price reference. The pricing basis is a 2026 Kawasaki robot price guide that lists Kawasaki’s 5 kg RS005L industrial robot at $30,000–$42,000 and says Kawasaki robots generally range from about $35,000–$150,000+ depending on model and application. This is not an official CL105N MSRP, and the visible page text should clearly label it as an estimated public reference.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR5 | Kawasaki CL105N |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Six-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published | 5 kg |
Reach | 922 mm | 800 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm movement repeatability / ±0.03 mm ISO pose repeatability on product-page text | ±0.02 mm |
TCP speed | 1 m/s typical TCP speed | Joint speeds published; no direct TCP-speed value found |
Robot weight | ≈22 kg | 26 kg |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional on one FAIRINO page; IP66 text appears on product-page copy | IP66 or equivalent |
Mounting | Any orientation | Any direction, including wall or ceiling mounting |
Controller / HMI | 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile Web App | Kawasaki CL Series controller / teach pendant |
Communication | TCP/IP, tool I/O, ROS support, multiple protocols in product-page copy | TCP/IP, GPIO, Modbus TCP, USB 3.0 |
Public / estimated price | $7,999 | $30,000 estimated low-end public price reference |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Estimated Kawasaki compact-robot reference, not official CL105N MSRP |
Best fit | Low-cost 5 kg cobot automation | Premium compact cobot with Kawasaki ecosystem and IP66 |
FAIRINO FR5 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR5 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR5 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR5 |
MPN | FR5 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published |
Reach | 922 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm movement repeatability |
ISO Pose Repeatability | ±0.03 mm on FAIRINO USA product-page text |
TCP Speed | 1 m/s typical TCP speed |
Robot Weight | approx. 22 kg |
Footprint | 128 mm / 149 mm depending FAIRINO page section |
Price | $7,999 |
Price Currency | USD |
Seller | FAIRINO USA |
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FAIRINO USA lists the FR5 at $7,999, with 5 kg payload, 922 mm reach, and ±0.02 mm repeatability. The product-page text also lists 5 kg payload, 922 mm reach, 6 rotating joints, 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile terminal Web App, 1 m/s typical TCP speed, ≈22 kg weight, and communication / ROS support language.
Kawasaki CL105N Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Kawasaki CL105N Collaborative Robot |
Brand | Kawasaki Robotics |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki Robotics |
Model | CL105N |
SKU | KAWASAKI-CL105N |
MPN | CL105N |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 800 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Robot Weight / Mass | 26 kg |
IP Rating | IP66 or equivalent |
Mounting | Any direction, including wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted |
Controller | Kawasaki CL Series controller |
Controller Mass | 25 kg |
Controller Interface | TCP/IP, GPIO, Modbus TCP, USB 3.0 |
Teach Pendant Resolution | 2,560 × 1,600 |
Price | $30,000 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Type | Estimated low-end public price reference, not official CL105N MSRP |
Seller | Kawasaki Robotics / authorized distributor |
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Kawasaki’s official CL105N page lists 5 kg payload, 800 mm max reach, ceiling/floor/wall mounting, and CL Series positioning. Kawasaki’s official CL Series PDF lists the CL105N in the CL lineup with 5 kg payload, 800 mm max reach, 6 axes, ±0.02 mm position repeatability, 26 kg mass, any-direction mounting, IP66 or equivalent, and controller interfaces including TCP/IP, GPIO, Modbus TCP, and USB 3.0.
Price Comparison
Robot | Public / Estimated Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR5 | $7,999 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
Kawasaki CL105N | $30,000 | Estimated low-end Kawasaki compact-robot public price reference |
Difference | $22,001 | Kawasaki estimated reference is about 3.75× higher than FAIRINO FR5 |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | Kawasaki is premium / estimated low-end priced |
The price gap is the strongest commercial point in this comparison. FAIRINO FR5 is publicly listed at $7,999. A clean official Kawasaki CL105N MSRP was not found, so this comparison uses $30,000 as an estimated low-end public price reference, based on published Kawasaki compact robot pricing guidance and Kawasaki’s 5 kg RS005L reference range of $30,000–$42,000.
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Kawasaki CL105N exact public MSRP was not found. This comparison uses $30,000 as an estimated low-end public price reference based on published Kawasaki compact robot price guidance. Final pricing may vary by distributor, controller configuration, shipping, taxes, support, and integration package.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR5 | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published |
Kawasaki CL105N | 5 kg |
Both robots are 5 kg collaborative robots. FAIRINO has an advantage because it publishes a 7 kg maximum payload figure for the FR5, while Kawasaki CL105N is listed as a 5 kg model. For final engineering, maximum payload should always be checked against load center, tool weight, robot pose, speed, and duty cycle.
Payload verdict: Equal at nominal payload; FAIRINO wins on published max-payload headroom.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR5 | 922 mm |
Kawasaki CL105N | 800 mm |
FAIRINO FR5 has more reach: 922 mm vs. 800 mm. That 122 mm difference can matter in compact machine tending, conveyor transfer, packaging, inspection, testing, and light assembly cells.
Reach verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR5 | ±0.02 mm movement repeatability |
Kawasaki CL105N | ±0.02 mm |
Both robots publish ±0.02 mm repeatability, making both suitable for light assembly, inspection, small-part handling, electronics, testing, dispensing, and precision pick-and-place. FAIRINO’s product-page text also lists an ISO pose repeatability value of ±0.03 mm, so the exact repeatability metric should be stated clearly when used in specifications.
Repeatability verdict: Equal on ±0.02 mm headline repeatability.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR5 | 1 m/s typical TCP speed |
Kawasaki CL105N | Joint speeds published; no direct TCP-speed value found |
FAIRINO publishes a clear 1 m/s typical TCP speed for the FR5. Kawasaki publishes joint-speed values for the CL Series and describes the line as offering industrial-scale speed, but the public CL Series PDF does not present a direct linear TCP-speed figure for CL105N.
Speed verdict: FAIRINO has the clearer public TCP-speed value; Kawasaki has strong published joint-speed / industrial-speed positioning.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR5 | approx. 22 kg |
Kawasaki CL105N | 26 kg |
FAIRINO FR5 is lighter by about 4 kg. That can matter for pedestal design, compact workstations, mobile carts, benchtop automation, and reconfigurable production cells.
Weight verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR5 | IP54 / IP65 optional on one FAIRINO page; IP66 text appears on FAIRINO USA product-page copy |
Kawasaki CL105N | IP66 or equivalent |
Kawasaki has the cleaner official standard protection claim. Kawasaki’s CL Series PDF lists IP66 or equivalent, and the official product page says all CL models have IP66 classification. FAIRINO’s FR5 pages show inconsistent IP language: one page lists IP54 / IP65 optional, while the product-page copy states IP66 protection. For conservative comparison, Kawasaki has the stronger official IP documentation.
IP rating verdict: Kawasaki CL105N wins on cleaner official IP66 documentation.
Controller and Programming
Category | FAIRINO FR5 | Kawasaki CL105N |
Controller ecosystem | FAIRINO controller | Kawasaki CL Series controller |
HMI | 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile Web App | Teach pendant with 2,560 × 1,600 resolution |
Programming | Graphical programming, drag teaching, mobile Web App | Intuitive GUI with 3D visualization and Simulation mode |
Interfaces | TCP/IP, tool I/O, ROS support, multiple protocols in product-page copy | TCP/IP, GPIO, Modbus TCP, USB 3.0 |
Mounting | Any orientation | Any direction, including wall or ceiling mounting |
Best workflow advantage | Low-cost deployment and compact ROI | Kawasaki industrial ecosystem, IP66, safety architecture, and premium controller workflow |
Kawasaki’s CL Series PDF highlights an intuitive GUI with 3D visualization and Simulation mode, while FAIRINO’s FR5 page highlights a teach pendant / Web App workflow, graphical programming, drag teaching, ROS support, and flexible integration.
Workflow verdict: Kawasaki wins on premium industrial-cobot positioning and IP66 documentation; FAIRINO wins on price and ROI.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR5 Is Better For
Application | Why FR5 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive 5 kg automation | Public $7,999 price supports fast ROI |
Light machine tending | 5 kg payload, 922 mm reach, compact body |
Pick and place | Strong reach-to-price value |
Inspection | ±0.02 mm repeatability |
Packaging | Longer reach and lower acquisition cost |
Electronics handling | Compact six-axis cobot with strong precision |
Benchtop automation | Lower price and lower weight |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several small cells |
Welding support | FAIRINO positions FR5 for Laser / MIG / TIG welding support |
ROI-driven automation | Clear public price enables payback calculation |
FAIRINO FR5 is the stronger choice when the buyer needs lower public price, longer reach, equal repeatability, lower robot weight, and better ROI transparency.
Kawasaki CL105N Is Better For
Application | Why CL105N Fits Better |
Harsh compact workcells | IP66 or equivalent protection |
Kawasaki-standardized factories | Fits Kawasaki Robotics ecosystem |
Premium 5 kg cobot deployment | Japanese industrial robotics brand strength |
Washdown / dirty environments | Kawasaki says dirt can be easily washed off and CL Series has IP66 |
Assembly | Kawasaki lists assembly as a CL Series application example |
Sealing | Kawasaki lists sealing as a CL Series application example |
Machine tending | Kawasaki lists machine tending as an application example |
Controller-driven environments | TCP/IP, GPIO, Modbus TCP, USB 3.0 |
Safety-sensitive collaborative cells | Safety positions, speed, torque, zones, limits, and collision detection |
Buyers prioritizing industrial brand over cost | Kawasaki has long industrial robotics credibility |
Kawasaki CL105N is the stronger choice when the buyer values IP66, Kawasaki’s industrial ecosystem, premium Japanese robotics, controller features, and harsh-environment readiness more than the lowest acquisition cost.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR5 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR5 if the application needs a compact 5 kg collaborative robot with a low public price, longer reach, equal repeatability, lower robot weight, and faster ROI.
The FR5 is especially strong for pick and place, compact machine tending, inspection, testing, light assembly, electronics handling, packaging, small-part handling, dispensing, and multi-robot deployment.
The strongest commercial point is simple:
FAIRINO FR5: $7,999 public price.Kawasaki CL105N: $30,000 estimated low-end public price reference.
Choose Kawasaki CL105N When:
Choose the Kawasaki CL105N if the application needs a 5 kg collaborative robot from a major Japanese industrial robotics brand with IP66 protection, Kawasaki CL Series safety architecture, strong controller interface options, any-direction mounting, and premium factory-automation support.
The CL105N is especially attractive for manufacturers already using Kawasaki robots, plants that prefer Japanese robot OEMs, harsh compact workcells, and applications where IP66 protection is more important than acquisition cost.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR5 and Kawasaki CL105N are both strong 5 kg compact cobots. They are close on payload and repeatability, but different in reach, price, weight, and brand positioning.
The FAIRINO FR5 wins on:
Public price transparency
Much lower acquisition cost
Longer reach: 922 mm vs. 800 mm
Published 7 kg maximum payload headroom
Lower robot weight
Equal ±0.02 mm repeatability
Clear 1 m/s TCP-speed figure
Strong ROI positioning
FAIRINO USA buying path
The Kawasaki CL105N wins on:
IP66 or equivalent protection
Kawasaki Robotics industrial brand strength
Premium Japanese robotics ecosystem
Strong CL Series safety architecture
Integrated cable design
Intuitive teach pendant with 3D visualization and simulation
Strong fit for harsh compact workcells
For buyers who need a lower-cost 5 kg cobot with public pricing, longer reach, equal repeatability, and strong ROI, the FAIRINO FR5 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need IP66 protection, Kawasaki’s industrial robotics ecosystem, premium Japanese engineering, and harsh-environment compact cobot deployment, the Kawasaki CL105N is the stronger premium-platform choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Kawasaki model to the FAIRINO FR5?
The closest Kawasaki model to the FAIRINO FR5 is the Kawasaki CL105N. Both are 5 kg six-axis collaborative robots. Kawasaki’s official page lists CL105N with 5 kg payload and 800 mm reach, while FAIRINO FR5 is listed with 5 kg payload and 922 mm reach.
Is Kawasaki CL105N a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR5?
Yes. It is a clean direct comparison because both robots have 5 kg nominal payload, 6 axes, and ±0.02 mm repeatability. The biggest differences are price, reach, weight, IP rating, and brand ecosystem.
Which robot has more payload?
Both robots have a 5 kg nominal payload. FAIRINO FR5 also publishes a 7 kg maximum payload figure, giving it payload headroom in the public spec.
Which robot has more reach?
FAIRINO FR5 has more reach: 922 mm compared with 800 mm for Kawasaki CL105N.
Which robot has better repeatability?
They are equal on the main published repeatability figure. Both FAIRINO FR5 and Kawasaki CL105N list ±0.02 mm repeatability.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR5 is cheaper based on public / estimated pricing. FAIRINO FR5 is publicly listed at $7,999, while this comparison uses $30,000 as the Kawasaki CL105N estimated low-end public price reference.
How much does the FAIRINO FR5 cost?
FAIRINO FR5 is publicly listed at $7,999 on FAIRINO USA.
How much does the Kawasaki CL105N cost?
A clean exact public Kawasaki CL105N MSRP was not found. This comparison uses $30,000 as an estimated low-end public price reference based on published Kawasaki compact robot price guidance.
Which robot has better IP protection?
Kawasaki CL105N has the cleaner official IP documentation. Kawasaki’s CL Series PDF lists IP66 or equivalent, while FAIRINO FR5 public pages show mixed IP language, including IP54 / IP65 optional on one page and IP66 protection in product-page copy.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR5 is better for ROI planning because it has a real public listed price and a much lower acquisition-cost story. Kawasaki CL105N may justify its higher estimated price when IP66 protection, Kawasaki ecosystem compatibility, or Japanese industrial-brand preference matters more than upfront cost.
Which robot is better for small-part assembly?
Both robots are suitable for small-part assembly. FAIRINO FR5 is better when price, reach, and ROI are the main factors. Kawasaki CL105N is better when IP66 protection, Kawasaki controller workflow, or existing Kawasaki factory standards are important.
Which robot is better for compact machine tending?
FAIRINO FR5 is better for cost-sensitive compact machine tending because it has more reach and a lower public price. Kawasaki CL105N is better where IP66 protection and Kawasaki industrial support are more important.
What is the main conclusion?
FAIRINO FR5 is the stronger value choice because it has public pricing, longer reach, equal repeatability, lower robot weight, and a much lower acquisition-cost story. Kawasaki CL105N is the stronger premium compact-cobot choice because it offers IP66 protection, Kawasaki industrial robotics branding, and a strong CL Series safety/controller ecosystem.
