DOBOT CR5 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 5 kg Cobot
Updated: 2 days ago
The DOBOT CR5 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a payload of 5 kg, a working radius of 900 mm and ±0.02 mm repeatability, listed from USD 25,500. 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 CR5 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 5 kg payload, a 900 mm working radius and ±0.02 mm repeatability. It suits general-purpose tasks such as machine tending, assembly, screwdriving and pick and place. The arm weighs 25 kg, has a maximum reach of 1096 mm, is rated IP54 with an IP20 control box and reaches a maximum TCP speed of 3 m/s. It is listed from USD 25,500. The CR5 is no longer part of the current DOBOT product range.
DOBOT CR5 at a Glance
Payload: 5 kg
Working radius: 900 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Speed: 3 m/s max. TCP speed
Weight: 25 kg
Price: from USD 25,500
Status: no longer part of the current DOBOT product range
DOBOT CR5 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the DOBOT CR5.
Specification | DOBOT CR5 |
Manufacturer | DOBOT |
Model | CR5 |
Robot type | 6-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg |
Working radius | 900 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Speed | 3 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 25,500 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Max. payload 5 kg
Working radius 900 mm
Max. reach 1096 mm
Repeatability ±0.02 mm
Weight 25 kg
Max. TCP speed 3 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 CR5: max. reach 1096 mm; weight 25 kg; arm IP54; control box IP20.
Programming and Software
DobotStudio Pro
The CR5 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 CR5 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the CR5 are machine tending, palletizing, screwdriving, welding, lab automation and education.
Light Assembly and Screwdriving
With ±0.02 mm repeatability and a 5 kg payload, the CR5 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 900 mm working radius covers trays, feeders and conveyors at a single station.
DOBOT CR5 Price and Value
The DOBOT CR5 is listed from USD 25,500 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 CR5 vs FAIRINO FR5
The closest FAIRINO model by payload is the FR5.
DOBOT CR5 | FAIRINO FR5 | |
Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Working radius / reach | 900 mm | 922 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Starting price | From USD 25,500 | From USD 7,999 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
5 kg payload with a 900 mm working radius
±0.02 mm repeatability
3 m/s max. TCP speed
IP54-rated arm
Cons
No longer part of the current DOBOT product range
Control box is rated IP20
The 5 kg payload includes the gripper and tooling
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Starting price is above the FAIRINO FR5 (from USD 7,999)
Who Should Buy the DOBOT CR5?
The DOBOT CR5 fits electronics, laboratory and light assembly users that need a compact collaborative arm. For a new project, compare it with the current CR5A from the CRA series. Buyers focused on price should also compare it with the FAIRINO FR5.
See the full DOBOT CR5 product listing on All Things Cobots.
DOBOT CR5 FAQ
How much does the DOBOT CR5 cost?
The DOBOT CR5 is listed from USD 25,500 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 CR5?
The CR5 has a payload of 5 kg and a working radius of 900 mm.
How accurate is the DOBOT CR5?
Its published repeatability is ±0.02 mm.
How many axes does the DOBOT CR5 have?
The CR5 has 6 axes.
How is the DOBOT CR5 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 CR5 weigh?
Published weight 25 kg.
What is the IP rating of the DOBOT CR5?
Published protection: arm IP54; control box IP20.
Is the DOBOT CR5 still in production?
No. The CR5 is no longer part of the current DOBOT product range.
What is the DOBOT CR5 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.
