FAIRINO FR10 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 10 kg Cobot
Updated: 7 days ago
The FAIRINO FR10 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 10 kg payload, a 1400 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability, sold in the United States from USD 10,199. This review covers its full specifications, build quality, programming options, real applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The FR10 is the long-reach, mid-payload model in FAIRINO's FR series. A 10 kg payload across a 1400 mm reach lets it tend CNC machines, handle larger parts and weld bigger assemblies, while keeping ±0.02 mm repeatability and IP66 protection. It is listed at USD 10,199.
FAIRINO FR10 at a Glance
Payload: 10 kg
Reach: 1400 mm
Axes: 6 rotating joints
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Speed: 1 m/s
Arm weight: about 40 kg
Protection: IP66
Price: from USD 10,199
FAIRINO FR10 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FAIRINO FR10.
Specification | FAIRINO FR10 |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR10 |
Robot type | Collaborative robot (cobot), 6-axis |
Rated payload | 10 kg |
Reach | 1400 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Pose repeatability (ISO 9283) | ±0.05 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 1 m/s |
Maximum joint speed | 180°/s |
Arm weight | ≈ 40 kg |
Footprint (base diameter) | 190 mm |
IP rating | IP66 |
Noise level | < 65 dB |
Operating temperature | 0–45 °C |
Operating humidity | Up to 90% RH, non-condensing |
Materials | Aluminium, steel |
Tool I/O | 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 1 analog input, 1 analog output |
HMI | 10.1-inch teach pendant or web app on a mobile device |
Control architecture | EtherCAT bus |
Communication | Digital/analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link |
Software development | SDKs for Python, C#, C++; ROS / ROS2 |
Certifications | CE; ISO 10218 / ISO/TS 15066 |
Joint Range and Speed
Axis | Working range | Maximum speed |
J1 | ±175° | 180°/s |
J2 | +85° / −265° | 180°/s |
J3 | ±150° | 180°/s |
J4 | +85° / −265° | 180°/s |
J5 | ±175° | 180°/s |
J6 | ±175° | 180°/s |
Design and Build Quality
FAIRINO develops and produces the core components of the FR10 in-house, with a modular joint design. Each joint has full closed-loop torque feedback, which underpins collision detection and smooth hand-guiding.
Protection and Operating Environment
The arm is rated IP66, so it is sealed against dust and strong water jets, which matters next to CNC machines where coolant and chips are present. It operates from 0 to 45 °C at up to 90% non-condensing humidity, and noise stays below 65 dB.
Footprint and Weight
The FR10 weighs about 40 kg and mounts on a 190 mm base. It is normally installed on a pedestal, a machine-tending base or a linear track. The arm is built from aluminium and steel.
Programming and Software
No-Code Teaching
The FR10 is programmed through a graphical interface on a 10.1-inch teach pendant or a web app that runs on a tablet or phone. Drag teaching lets an operator guide the arm by hand to record positions, so routine handling tasks can be set up without writing code.
SDKs and ROS Support
FAIRINO provides SDKs for Python, C#, and C++, and the FR10 supports ROS and ROS2. That makes it usable as a development platform for integrators, universities and research labs.
Industrial Communication
The controller communicates over digital and analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link, covering the common PLC and machine interfaces on a factory floor.
FAIRINO FR10 Applications and Use Cases
CNC Machine Tending
Fairino USA builds modular machine-tending cells around the FR10 for parts up to 10 kg. The cell with an open drawer index base is listed at USD 37,500, the peg-index version for low-volume, high-precision work at USD 40,500, and an enclosed cabinet with interlocked doors at USD 49,000. Options include tower lights, safety area scanners and CNC door actuators.
Robotic Welding on Larger Parts
For long seams, Fairino USA mounts the FR10 on a motorized 3-metre 7th-axis rail with two welding tables and custom jigs. The cell is listed at USD 65,500 with an Everlast 503DPI MIG welder or USD 72,500 with an Everlast 1500 W laser, and uses a wrist torque sensor and one-button path teaching.
Pick and Place and Bin Picking
The FR10 is the largest arm offered in Fairino USA's pick-and-place cells, listed at USD 16,600, and in the vision-guided bin-picking package, listed at USD 27,000 delivered. Both suit material handling, packaging, kitting and line feeding of heavier items.
FAIRINO FR10 Price and Value
The FAIRINO FR10 is listed at USD 10,199 by Fairino USA. Grippers, mounting hardware, vision and integration are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
FAIRINO FR10 vs Universal Robots UR10e
The closest equivalent from Universal Robots is the UR10e.
FAIRINO FR10 | Universal Robots UR10e | |
Payload | 10 kg | 12.5 kg |
Reach | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
IP rating | IP66 | IP54 |
Arm weight | 40 kg | 33.5 kg |
Starting price | From USD 10,199 | From USD 44,600 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
1400 mm reach with a 10 kg payload
±0.02 mm repeatability
IP66 protection as standard
Ready-made machine-tending, welding and pick-and-place cells with published prices
Open platform: Python, C#, C++ SDKs and ROS / ROS2
Cons
Pose repeatability per ISO 9283 is ±0.05 mm, wider than on the smaller FR models
At about 40 kg the arm needs a rigid pedestal or base
End effectors, pedestal and vision are purchased separately
Who Should Buy the FAIRINO FR10?
The FR10 fits machine shops automating CNC loading, fabricators welding larger frames, and plants that need to move parts of up to 10 kg over a wide area. For heavier parts in a tighter envelope the FR16 is the better fit, and for end-of-line palletizing the FR20 offers more reach and payload.
See the full FAIRINO FR10 product listing on All Things Cobots.
FAIRINO FR10 FAQ
How much does the FAIRINO FR10 cost?
The FAIRINO FR10 is listed from USD 10,199 at Fairino USA. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include grippers, mounting hardware or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the FAIRINO FR10?
The FR10 has a rated payload of 10 kg and a reach of 1400 mm.
How accurate is the FAIRINO FR10?
Its repeatability is ±0.02 mm, with a pose repeatability of ±0.05 mm measured per ISO 9283.
What is the IP rating of the FAIRINO FR10?
The FR10 is rated IP66, which means it is dust-tight and protected against strong water jets.
How is the FAIRINO FR10 programmed?
It is programmed with graphical programming and drag teaching on a 10.1-inch teach pendant or a web app. Developers can also use SDKs for Python, C#, and C++, or ROS and ROS2.
Which communication protocols does the FAIRINO FR10 support?
It supports digital and analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link.
How does the FAIRINO FR10 compare with the Universal Robots UR10e?
The FR10 offers a 10 kg payload and 1400 mm reach from USD 10,199. The UR10e offers 12.5 kg and 1300 mm, from USD 44,600.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
