FAIRINO FR20 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 20 kg Cobot
Updated: 7 days ago
The FAIRINO FR20 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 20 kg payload, a 1854 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability, sold in the United States from USD 15,499. 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 FR20 has the longest reach of the standard FR series arms. It carries 20 kg across 1854 mm with ±0.02 mm repeatability, an envelope built for end-of-line palletizing, case and bag stacking and handling of large or heavy parts. It is listed at USD 15,499.
FAIRINO FR20 at a Glance
Payload: 20 kg
Reach: 1854 mm
Axes: 6 rotating joints
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Speed: 1 m/s typical TCP speed
Arm weight: about 75 kg
Protection: IP66
Price: from USD 15,499
FAIRINO FR20 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FAIRINO FR20.
Specification | FAIRINO FR20 |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR20 |
Robot type | Collaborative robot (cobot), 6-axis |
Rated payload | 20 kg |
Reach | 1854 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Pose repeatability (ISO 9283) | ±0.03 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 1 m/s |
Maximum joint speed | 180°/s |
Arm weight | ≈ 75 kg |
Footprint (base diameter) | 244 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 FR20 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. It operates from 0 to 45 °C at up to 90% non-condensing humidity, and noise stays below 65 dB.
Footprint and Weight
The FR20 weighs about 75 kg and mounts on a 244 mm base. It is typically installed on a fixed pedestal, a motorized lifting column or an overhead gantry. The arm is built from aluminium and steel.
Programming and Software
No-Code Teaching
The FR20 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 FR20 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 FR20 Applications and Use Cases
Palletizing
Fairino USA sells a turnkey palletizing cell built on the FR20, listed at USD 37,000 delivered. It includes the cobot, a motorized column for stack height, pallet placement sensors, cable management, a pneumatic vacuum gripper rated up to 30 kg and a touchscreen HMI with drag-and-drop pallet patterns. Single or dual pallets, slip sheets and custom grippers are supported. FAIRINO also reports that Unilever has deployed the FR20 for palletizing.
Welding Large Fabrications
For oversized weldments, Fairino USA mounts the FR20 on an overhead gantry with a motorized 7th axis covering 3 m × 3 m. The cell is listed at USD 80,500 with an Everlast 503DPI MIG welder or USD 87,500 with an Everlast 1500 W laser, and includes two welding tables with custom jigs.
Handling Large and Heavy Parts
The 1854 mm reach lets one arm serve two pallet positions, a conveyor and a machine from a single mounting point. Typical tasks are loading large parts, moving cases and bags and feeding lines with heavy components.
FAIRINO FR20 Price and Value
The FAIRINO FR20 is listed at USD 15,499 by Fairino USA. Grippers, mounting hardware, vision and integration are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
FAIRINO FR20 vs Universal Robots UR20
The closest equivalent from Universal Robots is the UR20.
FAIRINO FR20 | Universal Robots UR20 | |
Payload | 20 kg | 20 kg |
Reach | 1854 mm | 1750 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.1 mm |
IP rating | IP66 | IP65 |
Arm weight | 75 kg | 64 kg |
Starting price | From USD 15,499 | From USD 72,100 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
1854 mm reach with a 20 kg payload
±0.02 mm repeatability, tighter than the ±0.1 mm of the UR20
IP66 protection as standard
Turnkey palletizing cell with a published price
Open platform: Python, C#, C++ SDKs and ROS / ROS2
Cons
At about 75 kg the arm needs a substantial pedestal, column or gantry
Typical TCP speed of 1 m/s limits cycle rate on fast lines
End effectors and safety scanners are purchased separately unless bought as a cell
Who Should Buy the FAIRINO FR20?
The FR20 fits plants automating end-of-line palletizing, fabricators welding large frames and operations that move heavy parts over a wide area. For loads above 20 kg, the FR30 is the next step; for lighter parts with long reach, the FR10 costs less.
See the full FAIRINO FR20 product listing on All Things Cobots.
FAIRINO FR20 FAQ
How much does the FAIRINO FR20 cost?
The FAIRINO FR20 is listed from USD 15,499 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 FR20?
The FR20 has a rated payload of 20 kg and a reach of 1854 mm.
How accurate is the FAIRINO FR20?
Its repeatability is ±0.02 mm, with a pose repeatability of ±0.03 mm measured per ISO 9283.
What is the IP rating of the FAIRINO FR20?
The FR20 is rated IP66, which means it is dust-tight and protected against strong water jets.
How is the FAIRINO FR20 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 FR20 support?
It supports digital and analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link.
How does the FAIRINO FR20 compare with the Universal Robots UR20?
The FR20 offers a 20 kg payload and 1854 mm reach from USD 15,499. The UR20 offers 20 kg and 1750 mm, from USD 72,100.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
