FAIRINO FR5 vs. Techman TM5S: Value Cobot vs. AI Vision Cobot
- FAIRINO USA
- Jul 4
- 10 min read
This is a clean comparison because both robots are 5 kg-class collaborative robots. The FAIRINO FR5 is a value-focused six-axis cobot with 5 kg nominal payload, 922 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability and a transparent FAIRINO price structure. The Techman TM5S is a premium AI-vision cobot with 5 kg payload, 946 mm reach, ±0.03 mm repeatability, IP65 protection and Techman’s built-in AI vision positioning.
The main difference is not payload. Both are 5 kg cobots.
The real difference is:
FAIRINO FR5 = value, repeatability, open integration, price advantage.Techman TM5S = AI vision, IP65, Techman ecosystem, premium automation workflow.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR5 | Techman TM5S |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Six-axis AI vision collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published | 5 kg |
Reach | 922 mm | 946 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 1 m/s | Not listed in main official TM5S summary |
Robot weight | approx. 22 kg | 24 kg |
IP rating | IP54 standard / IP65 optional | IP65 |
Programming | Teach pendant / mobile Web App | TMflow / AI vision workflow |
Built-in vision | No built-in AI vision claim on FR5 page | Yes, AI vision positioning |
Public price | FAIRINO has public pricing through FAIRINO USA | Techman official page: Request a Quote |
Best fit | Cost-effective machine tending, welding, pick and place, inspection | Vision-guided pick and place, inspection, PCB handling, quality control |
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 Industrial Robot |
Product Category | Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Compact Industrial Robotic Arms, Machine Tending Robots, Welding Robots, Pick and Place Robots |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR5 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR5 |
MPN | FR5 |
Official U.S. Seller | FAIRINO USA |
Official Website | |
Official Product Page | |
Product Condition | New |
Price | Use current FAIRINO USA listing |
Price Currency | USD |
Availability | Available through FAIRINO USA |
Purchase Method | Buy online, add to cart, or request a quotation |
Primary Applications | CNC machine tending, robotic welding, pick and place, light assembly, inspection, packaging, dispensing, compact automation |
FAIRINO’s technical FR5 page lists 5 kg payload, 7 kg maximum payload, 922 mm reach, six rotating joints, 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile Web App, ±0.02 mm pose repeatability, 1 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 protection with optional IP65, any-orientation mounting, tool I/O, 149 mm footprint and approximately 22 kg robot-arm 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 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 1 m/s |
Base joint speed | ±180°/s |
Shoulder joint speed | ±180°/s |
Elbow joint speed | ±180°/s |
Wrist 1 speed | ±180°/s |
Wrist 2 speed | ±180°/s |
Wrist 3 speed | ±180°/s |
IP rating | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
Mounting | Any orientation |
Tool digital inputs | 2 |
Tool digital outputs | 2 |
Tool analog inputs | 1 |
Tool analog outputs | 1 |
High-speed pulse inputs | 2 |
Tool I/O power supply | 24 V / 1.5 A |
Footprint | 149 mm |
Robot weight | approx. 22 kg |
Operating temperature | 0–45°C |
Operating humidity | 90% RH, non-condensing |
Materials | Aluminum and steel |
HMI | 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile terminal Web App |
Controller communication | I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU |
Optional communication | CC-Link, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT |
SDK support | C#, C++, Python, ROS, ROS2 |
Techman TM5S Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Techman TM5S Collaborative Robot |
Short Product Name | Techman TM5S |
Product Type | Six-Axis AI Vision Collaborative Robot |
Product Category | Collaborative Robots, Cobots, AI Vision Robots, Machine Vision Robots, Pick and Place Robots, Inspection Robots |
Brand | Techman Robot |
Manufacturer | Techman Robot / Omron TM ecosystem |
Model | TM5S |
SKU | TECHMAN-TM5S |
MPN | TM5S |
Official Website | |
Official Product Page | |
Product Condition | New |
Official Manufacturer Price | Request a quote |
Public Third-Party Price | €23,500 listed by Bitecnic, but page also shows quote flow/variant logic; use carefully |
Price Currency | EUR for Bitecnic listing |
Availability | Available through Techman / Omron / authorized partners |
Purchase Method | Request a quote or buy through authorized reseller when available |
Primary Applications | 3D bin picking, assembly, labeling, pick and place, PCB handling, polishing, deburring, quality inspection, screwdriving, machine tending, packaging, welding |
The official Techman TM5S page lists 946 mm reach, 5 kg payload, 24 kg weight and IP65, and describes the TM5S as a compact cobot for 3D bin picking, assembly, PCB handling, quality inspection and other manufacturing tasks.
A public reseller page from Bitecnic lists the TM5S with 946 mm reach, 5 kg payload and 23.9 kg weight, and describes applications including 3D bin picking, assembly, labeling, conveyor tracking, quality inspection, glue dispensing, screw driving, machine tending, packaging, PCB handling, pick and place and welding. The same page shows a public figure of €23,500, but also contains quote/variant behavior, so it should be described as a public reseller price, not official Techman MSRP.
Techman TM5S Main Technical Specifications
Specification | Techman TM5S |
Payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 946 mm |
Degrees of freedom | 6 rotating joints |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm |
Robot weight | 24 kg official page / 23.9 kg reseller listing |
IP rating | IP65 |
Built-in AI vision | Yes, Techman AI vision positioning |
Main programming environment | TMflow |
Safety positioning | Up to 31 safety functions certified by TÜV |
North America / Europe certification positioning | SGS-certified for UL/CSA in North America and CE in Europe |
Official manufacturer price | Request a quote |
Public reseller price | €23,500 listed by Bitecnic, with quote/variant caveat |
Main applications | 3D bin picking, assembly, PCB handling, quality inspection, pick and place, machine tending, packaging |
Techman’s TM5S page highlights ±0.03 mm repeatability, AI vision, IP65, up to 31 TÜV-certified safety functions, and safety certification positioning for the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Why TM5S Is the Correct Techman Comparison for FAIRINO FR5
The Techman TM5S is the correct comparison because both robots have a 5 kg payload and a similar working envelope.
Specification | FAIRINO FR5 | Techman TM5S |
Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 922 mm | 946 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
Robot weight | approx. 22 kg | approx. 24 kg |
The older TM5-700 has a shorter 700–746 mm reach depending on source, while the TM5-900 / TM5S family is closer to the FR5’s 922 mm reach. The TM5S is the best modern comparison because it matches the 5 kg class and adds Techman’s AI vision positioning.
Key Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR5 | 5 kg nominal / 7 kg max published |
Techman TM5S | 5 kg |
Both robots are 5 kg-class cobots. FAIRINO publishes a 7 kg maximum payload figure, but that should be validated for load center, tool weight, pose, speed and duty cycle.
Payload verdict: Equal at nominal payload; FAIRINO has more published maximum payload headroom.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR5 | 922 mm |
Techman TM5S | 946 mm |
The Techman TM5S has 24 mm more reach. This is a small advantage, but it can help in slightly wider workstations, trays, fixtures and machine-tending layouts.
Reach verdict: Techman TM5S wins slightly.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR5 | ±0.02 mm |
Techman TM5S | ±0.03 mm |
The FAIRINO FR5 has the better published repeatability figure. For inspection positioning, dispensing, small-part placement and precision pick and place, this is a useful technical advantage.
Repeatability verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins.
Speed and Cycle Time
FAIRINO publishes a typical TCP speed of 1 m/s for the FR5. Techman’s official TM5S summary emphasizes a 25% faster cycle time in the S Series and states that the sixth-axis joint speed increased from 225°/s to 450°/s, but the main official page summary does not show a simple headline TCP-speed value.
Speed verdict: Techman has a stronger cycle-time improvement story, but FAIRINO has the clearer published 1 m/s TCP figure in the available technical table.
IP Protection
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR5 | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
Techman TM5S | IP65 |
Techman TM5S has the stronger standard IP rating. FAIRINO can reach optional IP65, but Techman lists IP65 directly on the TM5S official page.
IP verdict: Techman TM5S wins.
Built-in Vision and AI
This is Techman’s biggest advantage.
Techman positions the TM5S inside its TM AI Cobot S Series and describes the robot as combining a robotic arm with AI vision capabilities. The page says the TM5S supports 3D bin picking, PCB handling, quality inspection and AI-powered visual analysis.
FAIRINO FR5 does not need built-in AI vision to be a strong cobot. It can still be integrated with external cameras, sensors and vision systems. But Techman has the stronger out-of-the-box AI vision story.
Vision verdict: Techman TM5S wins clearly.
Tool I/O and Integration
FAIRINO publishes strong integration details for FR5, including 2 DI, 2 DO, 1 AI, 1 AO, 2 high-speed pulse inputs, 24 V / 1.5 A tool power, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, optional Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and SDK support for C#, C++, Python, ROS and ROS2.
Techman’s advantage is the TMflow ecosystem, AI vision workflow, safety functions and industrial certification positioning.
Integration verdict: FAIRINO wins on open technical detail and SDK visibility; Techman wins on integrated AI vision workflow.
Price and ROI
FAIRINO has the stronger price-transparency advantage because FAIRINO USA publishes direct product pricing and purchase paths for its FR series.
Techman’s official TM5S page uses a request-a-quote model. A Bitecnic reseller page lists the TM5S at €23,500, but this should be described as a public reseller price, not official Techman MSRP.
Price verdict: FAIRINO FR5 wins on price transparency and likely ROI advantage.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR5 Is Better For
Application | Why FR5 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive machine tending | Strong specs with better price transparency |
Robotic welding | Good payload/reach balance and open integration |
Compact pick and place | 5 kg payload and ±0.02 mm repeatability |
Precision dispensing | Better published repeatability |
Light assembly | Good repeatability and flexible mounting |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower cost can matter when buying several units |
Integrator-driven projects | SDK, ROS/ROS2 and protocol support |
ROI-focused automation | Public pricing supports faster payback analysis |
Techman TM5S Is Better For
Application | Why TM5S Fits Better |
AI vision inspection | Built-in AI vision positioning |
3D bin picking | Techman specifically promotes this use case |
PCB handling | Listed as a TM5S application |
Quality inspection | Strong vision workflow |
Labeling and packaging | Vision-guided flexibility |
Machine tending with vision | TMflow and visual calibration help setup |
Food / rugged environments | IP65 standard and rugged positioning |
Factories that value Omron / Techman ecosystem | Stronger premium automation brand story |
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR5 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR5 if the buyer wants a 5 kg cobot with strong repeatability, flexible integration and better value positioning.
It is especially attractive when the application does not require built-in AI vision, or when the buyer prefers to add external vision only if needed. The FR5 is also strong for ROI-driven projects where public pricing, lower acquisition cost and open integration matter.
Choose Techman TM5S When:
Choose the Techman TM5S if the application depends heavily on machine vision, AI inspection, 3D bin picking, PCB handling or visual calibration.
It is also the better choice when IP65 as a standard rating, Techman’s safety/certification story, and a premium AI-cobot ecosystem justify the higher expected price.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR5 and Techman TM5S are both strong 5 kg collaborative robots, but they are built around different buying logic.
The FAIRINO FR5 wins on:
Better published repeatability
Public price advantage
7 kg published maximum payload headroom
Flexible mounting
Clear tool I/O
SDK and protocol support
ROI-focused deployment
The Techman TM5S wins on:
Built-in AI vision positioning
Slightly longer reach
IP65 standard protection
TMflow workflow
3D bin picking and inspection use cases
Strong safety/certification story
Premium Techman / Omron ecosystem
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Techman model to the FAIRINO FR5?
The closest Techman model to the FAIRINO FR5 is the Techman TM5S. Both robots are 5 kg-class six-axis collaborative robots with similar reach, weight and industrial applications.
Is the Techman TM5S a direct equivalent to the FAIRINO FR5?
Yes, the Techman TM5S is a close equivalent to the FAIRINO FR5 because both have 5 kg payload and six axes. The TM5S has slightly longer reach and built-in AI vision positioning, while the FAIRINO FR5 has better published repeatability and stronger value positioning.
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, speed and duty cycle.
What is the payload of the Techman TM5S?
The Techman TM5S has a 5 kg payload.
Which robot has more reach, FAIRINO FR5 or Techman TM5S?
The Techman TM5S has slightly more reach. It reaches 946 mm, while the FAIRINO FR5 reaches 922 mm. The difference is 24 mm.
Which robot has better repeatability?
The FAIRINO FR5 has better published repeatability at ±0.02 mm. The Techman TM5S is listed at ±0.03 mm.
Which robot has better IP protection?
The Techman TM5S has stronger standard IP protection because it is listed as IP65. The FAIRINO FR5 is IP54 standard with IP65 optional.
Does the Techman TM5S have built-in vision?
Yes. Techman positions the TM5S as part of its AI Cobot S Series and highlights AI vision, 3D bin picking, PCB handling and quality inspection applications.
Does the FAIRINO FR5 have built-in AI vision?
The FAIRINO FR5 product page does not position the FR5 as a built-in AI vision cobot. It can still be integrated with external cameras, sensors and vision systems when the application requires vision.
Which robot is better for inspection?
The Techman TM5S is better for vision-based inspection because AI vision is central to its positioning. The FAIRINO FR5 is better for cost-sensitive inspection positioning where an external vision system can be added if needed.
Which robot is better for pick and place?
Both robots are suitable for pick and place. The FAIRINO FR5 offers strong repeatability and value, while the Techman TM5S is stronger when pick and place requires built-in vision, bin picking or visual part recognition.
Which robot is better for machine tending?
Both robots can be used for machine tending. The FAIRINO FR5 is strong when cost, repeatability and open integration matter. The Techman TM5S is strong when machine tending requires vision, visual calibration or AI inspection.
Which robot is better for PCB handling?
The Techman TM5S is stronger for PCB handling because Techman explicitly lists PCB handling as a TM5S application and combines the robot with AI vision positioning.
Which robot is better for robotic welding?
The FAIRINO FR5 is attractive for cost-effective compact welding automation because it has a 5 kg payload, 922 mm reach and strong value positioning. The Techman TM5S can also be used in welding-related workflows, but its main advantage is AI vision rather than pure welding value.
How much does the Techman TM5S cost?
Techman’s official TM5S page uses a request-a-quote model. A Bitecnic public reseller page lists the TM5S at €23,500, but that should be described as a reseller price rather than official Techman MSRP.
How much does the FAIRINO FR5 cost?
Use the current FAIRINO USA product listing for the FAIRINO FR5 price before publishing Product Offer structured data. FAIRINO provides a direct product page and purchase path, which makes ROI planning easier than quote-only models.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
The FAIRINO FR5 is better for ROI planning because FAIRINO has a more transparent public purchase path, while Techman’s official TM5S page is request-a-quote and premium vision features may increase the total project cost.
Which robot offers better value for money?
The FAIRINO FR5 likely offers better value when the buyer needs a precise 5 kg cobot without paying for built-in AI vision. The Techman TM5S may offer better value when AI vision, inspection, 3D bin picking or PCB handling are essential to the application.
Should a manufacturer choose the FAIRINO FR5 or Techman TM5S?
A manufacturer should choose the FAIRINO FR5 when it wants a cost-effective, precise, flexible 5 kg cobot with strong ROI. It should choose the Techman TM5S when built-in AI vision, inspection, 3D bin picking and premium Techman automation workflow are more important than upfront cost.
