DOBOT CR3 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 3 kg Cobot
Updated: 2 days ago
The DOBOT CR3 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a payload of 3 kg, a working radius of 620 mm and ±0.02 mm repeatability, listed from USD 22,200. 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 CR3 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 3 kg payload, a 620 mm working radius and ±0.02 mm repeatability. Its compact size suits light assembly, screwdriving and inspection tasks in confined workstations. The arm weighs 16.5 kg, has a maximum reach of 795 mm, is rated IP54 with an IP20 control box and reaches a maximum TCP speed of 2 m/s. It is listed from USD 22,200. The CR3 is no longer part of the current DOBOT product range.
DOBOT CR3 at a Glance
Payload: 3 kg
Working radius: 620 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Speed: 2 m/s max. TCP speed
Weight: 16.5 kg
Price: from USD 22,200
Status: no longer part of the current DOBOT product range
DOBOT CR3 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the DOBOT CR3.
Specification | DOBOT CR3 |
Manufacturer | DOBOT |
Model | CR3 |
Robot type | 6-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 3 kg |
Working radius | 620 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Speed | 2 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 22,200 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Max. payload 3 kg
Working radius 620 mm
Max. reach 795 mm
Repeatability ±0.02 mm
Weight 16.5 kg
Max. TCP speed 2 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 CR3: max. reach 795 mm; weight 16.5 kg; arm IP54; control box IP20.
Programming and Software
DobotStudio Pro
The CR3 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 CR3 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the CR3 are machine tending, palletizing, screwdriving, welding, lab automation and education.
Light Assembly and Screwdriving
With ±0.02 mm repeatability and a 3 kg payload, the CR3 fits and fastens small components in compact workstations.
Inspection and Testing
The arm carries cameras and probes or presents parts to test fixtures next to operators.
Pick and Place
The 620 mm working radius covers trays, feeders and conveyors at a single station.
DOBOT CR3 Price and Value
The DOBOT CR3 is listed from USD 22,200 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 CR3 vs FAIRINO FR3
The closest FAIRINO model by payload is the FR3.
DOBOT CR3 | FAIRINO FR3 | |
Payload | 3 kg | 3 kg |
Working radius / reach | 620 mm | 622 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Starting price | From USD 22,200 | From USD 6,799 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
3 kg payload with a 620 mm working radius
±0.02 mm repeatability
2 m/s max. TCP speed
IP54-rated arm
Cons
No longer part of the current DOBOT product range
Control box is rated IP20
The 3 kg payload includes the gripper and tooling
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Starting price is above the FAIRINO FR3 (from USD 6,799)
Who Should Buy the DOBOT CR3?
The DOBOT CR3 fits electronics, laboratory and light assembly users that need a compact collaborative arm. For a new project, compare it with the current CR3A from the CRA series. Buyers focused on price should also compare it with the FAIRINO FR3.
See the full DOBOT CR3 product listing on All Things Cobots.
DOBOT CR3 FAQ
How much does the DOBOT CR3 cost?
The DOBOT CR3 is listed from USD 22,200 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 CR3?
The CR3 has a payload of 3 kg and a working radius of 620 mm.
How accurate is the DOBOT CR3?
Its published repeatability is ±0.02 mm.
How many axes does the DOBOT CR3 have?
The CR3 has 6 axes.
How is the DOBOT CR3 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 CR3 weigh?
Published weight 16.5 kg.
What is the IP rating of the DOBOT CR3?
Published protection: arm IP54; control box IP20.
Is the DOBOT CR3 still in production?
No. The CR3 is no longer part of the current DOBOT product range.
What is the DOBOT CR3 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.
