FAIRINO FR3-WMS Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 3 kg Cobot
Updated: 7 days ago
The FAIRINO FR3-WMS is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 3 kg payload, a 622 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability, sold in the United States from USD 7,499. 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 FR3-WMS is the lightweight variant in FAIRINO's FR3 family. It keeps the 3 kg payload, 622 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability of the FR3 in an arm of about 10.5 kg that draws only 90 W, which makes it a practical choice for mobile platforms and compact workstations. It is listed at USD 7,499.
FAIRINO FR3-WMS at a Glance
Payload: 3 kg
Reach: 622 mm
Axes: 6 rotating joints
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Speed: 1 m/s typical TCP speed
Arm weight: about 10.5 kg
Protection: IP54 (IP65 optional)
Price: from USD 7,499
FAIRINO FR3-WMS Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FAIRINO FR3-WMS.
Specification | FAIRINO FR3-WMS |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR3-WMS |
Robot type | Collaborative robot (cobot), 6-axis |
Rated payload | 3 kg |
Reach | 622 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 1 m/s |
Arm weight | ≈ 10.5 kg |
Footprint (base diameter) | 128 mm |
IP rating | IP54 (IP65 optional) |
Noise level | < 65 dB |
Operating temperature | 0–45 °C |
Operating humidity | Up to 90% RH, non-condensing |
Materials | Aluminium, steel |
Mounting | Any orientation |
Rated power | 90 W |
Maximum power | 130 W |
Tool I/O power supply | 24 V / 1.5 A |
Tool I/O | 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 1 analog input, 1 analog output |
HMI | Teach pendant or web app |
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 |
Design and Build Quality
The FR3-WMS has the same working envelope as the standard FR3 but weighs about 10.5 kg instead of 15 kg. It mounts in any orientation.
Protection and Operating Environment
The arm is rated IP54 as standard, with IP65 available as an option. It operates from 0 to 45 °C at up to 90% non-condensing humidity, and noise stays below 65 dB.
Footprint, Weight and Power
The arm weighs about 10.5 kg on a 128 mm base and is built from aluminium and steel. Rated power is 90 W with a 130 W maximum, the lowest draw in the FR range and a good match for battery-powered mobile bases.
Programming and Software
No-Code Teaching
The FR3-WMS is programmed through a graphical interface on a teach pendant or a browser-based web app. 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 FR3-WMS 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 FR3-WMS Applications and Use Cases
Mobile Manipulation
A 10.5 kg arm with a 90 W rated draw adds little load to an autonomous mobile robot or cart, so the platform keeps more of its payload and battery life for the job.
Precision Pick and Place
With ±0.02 mm repeatability the FR3-WMS handles small-part pick-and-place, tray loading and kitting at compact stations.
Light Assembly and Inspection
The arm suits screwdriving and insertion of small components, and positioning cameras or probes for quality checks on a bench or inside a machine.
FAIRINO FR3-WMS Price and Value
The FAIRINO FR3-WMS is listed at USD 7,499 by Fairino USA. Grippers, mounting hardware, vision and integration are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
FAIRINO FR3-WMS vs Universal Robots UR3e
The closest equivalent from Universal Robots is the UR3e.
FAIRINO FR3-WMS | Universal Robots UR3e | |
Payload | 3 kg | 3 kg |
Reach | 622 mm | 500 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
IP rating | IP54 (IP65 optional) | IP54 |
Arm weight | 10.5 kg | 11.2 kg |
Starting price | From USD 7,499 | From USD 33,800 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
Arm weight of about 10.5 kg
±0.02 mm repeatability, the same as the standard FR3
Lowest power draw in the FR range: 90 W rated
Mounts in any orientation
Open platform: Python, C#, C++ SDKs and ROS / ROS2
Cons
IP54 as standard; IP65 is an option rather than the IP66 of the standard FR3
Costs more than the standard FR3 at USD 6,799
3 kg payload includes the gripper
Who Should Buy the FAIRINO FR3-WMS?
The FR3-WMS fits mobile robot builders, labs and compact assembly stations that need FR3 precision in a lighter arm. If weight is not a constraint, the standard FR3 offers IP66 protection for less; if you need more reach, the FR3-WML covers 922 mm.
See the full FAIRINO FR3-WMS product listing on All Things Cobots.
FAIRINO FR3-WMS FAQ
How much does the FAIRINO FR3-WMS cost?
The FAIRINO FR3-WMS is listed from USD 7,499 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 FR3-WMS?
The FR3-WMS has a rated payload of 3 kg and a reach of 622 mm.
How accurate is the FAIRINO FR3-WMS?
Its repeatability is ±0.02 mm.
What is the IP rating of the FAIRINO FR3-WMS?
The FR3-WMS is rated IP54 as standard, with IP65 available as an option.
How is the FAIRINO FR3-WMS programmed?
It is programmed with graphical programming and drag teaching on a teach pendant or a browser-based web app. Developers can also use SDKs for Python, C#, and C++, or ROS and ROS2.
Which communication protocols does the FAIRINO FR3-WMS support?
It supports digital and analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link.
How much does the FAIRINO FR3-WMS weigh?
The arm weighs about 10.5 kg and mounts on a 128 mm base.
How does the FAIRINO FR3-WMS compare with the Universal Robots UR3e?
The FR3-WMS offers a 3 kg payload and 622 mm reach from USD 7,499. The UR3e offers 3 kg and 500 mm, from USD 33,800.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
