FAIRINO FR5-WML Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 5 kg Cobot
Updated: 7 days ago
The FAIRINO FR5-WML is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 5 kg payload, a 1900 mm reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability, sold in the United States from USD 13,499. 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 FR5-WML is the long-reach variant of FAIRINO's 5 kg cobot. It stretches the working radius to 1900 mm while keeping the arm at about 22 kg and ±0.02 mm repeatability, so one lightweight arm can cover a workspace that normally needs a much larger robot. It is listed at USD 13,499.
FAIRINO FR5-WML at a Glance
Payload: 5 kg
Reach: 1900 mm
Axes: 6 rotating joints
Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
Speed: 1 m/s typical TCP speed
Arm weight: about 22 kg
Protection: IP54 (IP65 optional)
Price: from USD 13,499
FAIRINO FR5-WML Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FAIRINO FR5-WML.
Specification | FAIRINO FR5-WML |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR5-WML |
Robot type | Collaborative robot (cobot), 6-axis |
Rated payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 1900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 1 m/s |
Arm weight | ≈ 22 kg |
Footprint (base diameter) | 149 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 | 260 W |
Maximum power | 310 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 FR5-WML keeps the 5 kg payload class of the FR5 but uses longer links to reach 1900 mm. It mounts in any orientation, including on a wall or inverted from a ceiling or gantry.
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 22 kg on a 149 mm base and is built from aluminium and steel. Rated power is 260 W, with a 310 W maximum.
Programming and Software
No-Code Teaching
The FR5-WML 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 FR5-WML 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 FR5-WML Applications and Use Cases
Machine Tending Across a Wide Cell
The 1900 mm reach lets the arm load and unload a machine while also reaching racks, conveyors or a second machine from the same mounting point, which reduces the need for a linear track.
Pick and Place and Packaging
Long reach suits picking from wide conveyors, deep bins and large trays, and packing light products into cases across a broad work area.
Inspection and Light Assembly
With ±0.02 mm repeatability the FR5-WML can carry a camera or probe around large parts for inspection, and handle light assembly steps on big workpieces.
FAIRINO FR5-WML Price and Value
The FAIRINO FR5-WML is listed at USD 13,499 by Fairino USA. Grippers, mounting hardware, vision and integration are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
FAIRINO FR5-WML vs Universal Robots UR5e
The closest equivalent from Universal Robots is the UR5e.
FAIRINO FR5-WML | Universal Robots UR5e | |
Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 1900 mm | 850 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
IP rating | IP54 (IP65 optional) | IP54 |
Arm weight | 22 kg | 20.6 kg |
Starting price | From USD 13,499 | From USD 35,000 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
1900 mm reach in the 5 kg payload class
Arm weight of about 22 kg
±0.02 mm repeatability
Mounts in any orientation
Open platform: Python, C#, C++ SDKs and ROS / ROS2
Cons
5 kg payload includes the gripper
IP54 as standard; IP65 is an option rather than the IP66 of the standard FR5
Costs more than the standard FR5 at USD 7,999
Who Should Buy the FAIRINO FR5-WML?
The FR5-WML fits cells where light parts must be moved over a long distance: wide machine-tending layouts, large inspection tasks and long conveyor pick zones. If your reach requirement is under 922 mm, the standard FR5 does the job for less.
See the full FAIRINO FR5-WML product listing on All Things Cobots.
FAIRINO FR5-WML FAQ
How much does the FAIRINO FR5-WML cost?
The FAIRINO FR5-WML is listed from USD 13,499 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 FR5-WML?
The FR5-WML has a rated payload of 5 kg and a reach of 1900 mm.
How accurate is the FAIRINO FR5-WML?
Its repeatability is ±0.02 mm.
What is the IP rating of the FAIRINO FR5-WML?
The FR5-WML is rated IP54 as standard, with IP65 available as an option.
How is the FAIRINO FR5-WML 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 FR5-WML support?
It supports digital and analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link.
How does the FAIRINO FR5-WML compare with the Universal Robots UR5e?
The FR5-WML offers a 5 kg payload and 1900 mm reach from USD 13,499. The UR5e offers 5 kg and 850 mm, from USD 35,000.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
