DOBOT CR12 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 12 kg Cobot
Updated: 2 days ago
The DOBOT CR12 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a payload of 12 kg, a working radius of 1200 mm and ±0.03 mm repeatability, listed from USD 23,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The DOBOT CR12 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 12 kg payload, a 1200 mm working radius and ±0.03 mm repeatability. It suits heavier machine tending, palletizing and material handling tasks. The arm weighs 39.5 kg, has a maximum reach of 1425 mm, is rated IP54 with an IP20 control box and reaches a maximum TCP speed of 4 m/s. It is listed from USD 23,000. The CR12 is no longer part of the current DOBOT product range.
DOBOT CR12 at a Glance
Payload: 12 kg
Working radius: 1200 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.03 mm
Speed: 4 m/s max. TCP speed
Weight: 39.5 kg
Price: from USD 23,000
Status: no longer part of the current DOBOT product range
DOBOT CR12 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the DOBOT CR12.
Specification | DOBOT CR12 |
Manufacturer | DOBOT |
Model | CR12 |
Robot type | 6-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 12 kg |
Working radius | 1200 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm |
Speed | 4 m/s max. TCP speed |
Interfaces | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Wi-Fi, EtherCAT, RS485 tool interface, 16 digital inputs, 16 configurable digital inputs/outputs, 2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs |
Starting price | From USD 23,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Max. payload 12 kg
Working radius 1200 mm
Max. reach 1425 mm
Repeatability ±0.03 mm
Weight 39.5 kg
Max. TCP speed 4 m/s
Arm IP54
Control box IP20
Design and Build Quality
The CR series was DOBOT's first generation of collaborative robots and has since been succeeded by the CRA series. Published build data for the CR12: max. reach 1425 mm; weight 39.5 kg; arm IP54; control box IP20.
Programming and Software
DobotStudio Pro
The CR12 is programmed in DobotStudio Pro, which offers graphical block programming for beginners and script programming for advanced users. Positions can also be taught by guiding the arm by hand.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Wi-Fi, EtherCAT, RS485 tool interface, 16 digital inputs, 16 configurable digital inputs/outputs, 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs.
DOBOT CR12 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the CR12 are machine tending, palletizing, screwdriving, welding, lab automation and education.
Machine Tending
A 12 kg payload over a 1200 mm working radius suits loading and unloading CNC machines, presses and test equipment.
Pick and Place and Packaging
The CR12 moves parts and packs products between conveyors, trays and cases.
Assembly and Screwdriving
The arm handles fitting and fastening tasks with ±0.03 mm repeatability.
DOBOT CR12 Price and Value
The DOBOT CR12 is listed from USD 23,000 on All Things Cobots. End effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
DOBOT CR12 vs FAIRINO FR10
The closest FAIRINO model by payload is the FR10.
DOBOT CR12 | FAIRINO FR10 | |
Payload | 12 kg | 10 kg |
Working radius / reach | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Starting price | From USD 23,000 | From USD 10,199 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
12 kg payload with a 1200 mm working radius
±0.03 mm repeatability
4 m/s max. TCP speed
IP54-rated arm
Cons
No longer part of the current DOBOT product range
Control box is rated IP20
The 12 kg payload includes the gripper and tooling
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Starting price is above the FAIRINO FR10 (from USD 10,199)
Who Should Buy the DOBOT CR12?
The DOBOT CR12 fits machine shops and manufacturers automating machine tending, handling and assembly. For a new project, compare it with the current CR12A from the CRA series. Buyers focused on price should also compare it with the FAIRINO FR10.
See the full DOBOT CR12 product listing on All Things Cobots.
DOBOT CR12 FAQ
How much does the DOBOT CR12 cost?
The DOBOT CR12 is listed from USD 23,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and working radius of the DOBOT CR12?
The CR12 has a payload of 12 kg and a working radius of 1200 mm.
How accurate is the DOBOT CR12?
Its published repeatability is ±0.03 mm.
How many axes does the DOBOT CR12 have?
The CR12 has 6 axes.
How is the DOBOT CR12 programmed?
It is programmed in DobotStudio Pro with graphical block programming or scripts, and positions can be taught by hand guiding.
How much does the DOBOT CR12 weigh?
Published weight 39.5 kg.
What is the IP rating of the DOBOT CR12?
Published protection: arm IP54; control box IP20.
Is the DOBOT CR12 still in production?
No. The CR12 is no longer part of the current DOBOT product range.
What is the DOBOT CR12 used for?
Typical applications are machine tending, palletizing, screwdriving, welding, lab automation and education.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
