FANUC CR-15iA vs DOBOT CR16A: 15–16 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CR-15iA and the DOBOT CR16A carry 15 and 16 kg but are built very differently. The CR-15iA is a 255 kg cobot based on an industrial arm, reaching 1441 mm at ±0.02 mm. The CR16A is a 40 kg lightweight cobot reaching 1000 mm, listed about 53% lower.
Quick verdict. The DOBOT CR16A is the better value for compact handling cells, with a 40 kg arm and a listed price $31,600 lower. The FANUC CR-15iA is the better choice for long-reach collaborative handling with industrial rigidity and ±0.02 mm.
CR-15iA and CR16A at a glance
The FANUC CR-15iA carries 15 kg over 1441 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm and weighs 255 kg. FANUC lists 800 mm/s in collaborative mode and 1500 mm/s in high-speed mode, IP54 for the body and IP67 for the wrist and J3 arm, on the R-30iB Plus controller.
The DOBOT CR16A carries 16 kg over a 1000 mm working radius, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 40 kg and lists a 4 m/s maximum linear speed. DOBOT names IP54 protection for the CRA series.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CR-15iA | DOBOT CR16A |
Brand | FANUC | DOBOT |
Listed price | $60,000 | $28,400 |
Payload | 15 kg | 16 kg |
Reach | 1441 mm | 1000 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 800 mm/s (collaborative mode); 1500 mm/s (high-speed mode) | 4 m/s max. linear speed |
Arm weight | 255 kg | 40 kg |
IP rating | IP54 body; IP67 wrist and J3 arm | IP54 |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | Not specified |
Price comparison
FANUC CR-15iA: listed from $60,000
DOBOT CR16A: listed from $28,400
Difference: $31,600
The CR16A costs roughly 53% less
Two different designs
The CR-15iA is built on an industrial robot structure with a soft cover and contact-stop sensing, which gives it rigidity, ±0.02 mm and 1441 mm of reach. The CR16A is a lightweight cobot with joint-integrated drives, which keeps it at 40 kg and easy to move between stations.
Reach, payload and precision
The CR-15iA reaches about 441 mm further than the 1000 mm working radius of the CR16A. The CR16A carries 16 kg, 1 kg more. FANUC publishes ±0.02 mm against ±0.03 mm from DOBOT.
Installation and controllers
At 255 kg the CR-15iA needs a solid floor mount, while the 40 kg CR16A fits on carts, tables and pedestals. FANUC runs the CR-15iA on the R-30iB Plus with the standard FANUC software; DOBOT programs the CR16A with its graphical software and hand guiding.
Best applications for the CR-15iA
Long-reach collaborative handling
Assembly with industrial rigidity
FANUC-standard plants
Best applications for the DOBOT CR16A
Compact palletizing
Handling with heavy grippers
Mobile or shared stations
CR-15iA advantages
1441 mm reach
±0.02 mm repeatability
CR-15iA limitations
About $31,600 higher listed price
255 kg arm
DOBOT CR16A advantages
About 53% lower listed price
40 kg arm
16 kg payload
DOBOT CR16A limitations
1000 mm working radius
Final verdict
Choose the DOBOT CR16A for compact, movable cells. Choose the FANUC CR-15iA for reach and rigidity.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CR-15iA or the DOBOT CR16A?
The CR16A is listed from $28,400 and the CR-15iA from $60,000, a difference of $31,600.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The CR-15iA reaches 1441 mm; the CR16A 1000 mm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CR-15iA publishes ±0.02 mm and the CR16A ±0.03 mm.
How heavy are they?
The CR-15iA weighs 255 kg; the CR16A 40 kg.
Which cobot carries more?
The CR16A carries 16 kg; the CR-15iA 15 kg.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the CR16A for compact cells. Choose the CR-15iA for reach and rigidity.
