FANUC CR-15iA vs FAIRINO FR16: 15–16 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CR-15iA and the FAIRINO FR16 both publish ±0.02 mm. The CR-15iA is a 255 kg cobot built on an industrial arm, reaching 1441 mm with 15 kg. The FR16 is a 40 kg lightweight cobot carrying 16 kg over 1034 mm, listed about 80% lower.
Quick verdict. The FAIRINO FR16 is the better value for compact 16 kg handling, with a 40 kg arm, IP66 and a listed price $48,301 lower. The FANUC CR-15iA is the better choice for long-reach collaborative handling with industrial rigidity.
CR-15iA and FR16 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 FAIRINO FR16 carries 16 kg over 1034 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 40 kg, is rated IP66 and lists a 1 m/s typical TCP speed.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CR-15iA | FAIRINO FR16 |
Brand | FANUC | FAIRINO |
Listed price | $60,000 | $11,699 |
Payload | 15 kg | 16 kg |
Reach | 1441 mm | 1034 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 800 mm/s (collaborative mode); 1500 mm/s (high-speed mode) | 1 m/s typical TCP speed |
Arm weight | 255 kg | 40 kg |
IP rating | IP54 body; IP67 wrist and J3 arm | IP66 |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | Not specified |
Price comparison
FANUC CR-15iA: listed from $60,000
FAIRINO FR16: listed from $11,699
Difference: $48,301
The FR16 costs roughly 80% less
Two different designs
The CR-15iA uses an industrial robot structure with a soft cover and contact-stop sensing, which gives it rigidity and 1441 mm of reach. The FR16 is a lightweight cobot with joint-integrated drives, weighing 40 kg, so it fits on carts, tables and pedestals.
Reach, payload and precision
The CR-15iA reaches about 407 mm further than the 1034 mm of the FR16. The FR16 carries 16 kg, 1 kg more. Both publish ±0.02 mm, so precision does not separate them.
Protection and installation
FAIRINO rates the FR16 IP66; FANUC lists IP54 for the CR-15iA body and IP67 for the wrist and J3 arm. At 255 kg the CR-15iA needs a solid floor mount and runs on the R-30iB Plus; the FR16 runs on FAIRINO's own controller.
Best applications for the CR-15iA
Long-reach collaborative handling
Assembly with industrial rigidity
FANUC-standard plants
Best applications for the FAIRINO FR16
Compact palletizing
Handling with heavy grippers
Machine tending near coolant
CR-15iA advantages
1441 mm reach
Industrial rigidity
CR-15iA limitations
About $48,301 higher listed price
255 kg arm
FAIRINO FR16 advantages
About 80% lower listed price
40 kg arm
IP66 protection
FAIRINO FR16 limitations
1034 mm reach
Final verdict
Choose the FAIRINO FR16 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 FAIRINO FR16?
The FR16 is listed from $11,699 and the CR-15iA from $60,000, a difference of $48,301.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The CR-15iA reaches 1441 mm; the FR16 1034 mm.
Which cobot is more precise?
Both publish ±0.02 mm.
How heavy are they?
The CR-15iA weighs 255 kg; the FR16 40 kg.
What IP ratings do they have?
The FR16 is rated IP66; the CR-15iA IP54 for the body and IP67 for the wrist and J3 arm.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the FR16 for compact cells. Choose the CR-15iA for reach and rigidity.
