FANUC CR-7iA/L vs Doosan M0609: Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CR-7iA/L and the Doosan M0609 reach almost the same distance, 911 mm and 900 mm, and carry 7 kg and 6 kg. The CR-7iA/L repeats to ±0.01 mm but is no longer in FANUC's current range. The M0609 has torque sensors in all six joints, weighs 27 kg and costs about 30% less.
Quick verdict. The Doosan M0609 is the better choice for new projects and force-sensitive assembly, with a listed price $14,500 lower. The FANUC CR-7iA/L suits precise handling up to 7 kg in FANUC cells.
CR-7iA/L and M0609 at a glance
The FANUC CR-7iA/L carries 7 kg over 911 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 55 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller. It is no longer part of the current FANUC product range.
The Doosan M0609 carries 6 kg over 900 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 27 kg, is rated IP54 and has a torque sensor in each of its six joints. It runs on the Doosan controller with teach pendant.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CR-7iA/L | Doosan M0609 |
Brand | FANUC | Doosan |
Listed price | $49,000 | $34,500 |
Payload | 7 kg | 6 kg |
Reach | 911 mm | 900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.03 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | Not specified | Over 1 m/s max. TCP speed |
Arm weight | 55 kg | 27 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | Doosan Controller with teach pendant |
Price comparison
FANUC CR-7iA/L: listed from $49,000
Doosan M0609: listed from $34,500
Difference: $14,500
The M0609 costs roughly 30% less
Same envelope
With 911 mm and 900 mm of reach and 7 kg against 6 kg, the two cover nearly the same work. The differences lie in precision, sensing, weight and availability rather than in the size of the cell they can serve.
Precision and sensing
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm for the CR-7iA/L, three times tighter than ±0.03 mm. The M0609 has a torque sensor in every joint, giving it sensitive collision detection and force control for insertion, screwdriving and assembly next to people.
Weight and availability
The M0609 weighs 27 kg, about half the 55 kg of the CR-7iA/L, mounts in any orientation and carries IP54. FANUC lists the CR-7iA/L as no longer part of its current product range; the M0609 is a current Doosan model.
Best applications for the CR-7iA/L
Precise handling up to 7 kg
FANUC-standardized cells
Used-robot projects
Best applications for the Doosan M0609
Force-sensitive assembly
Screwdriving
Machine tending
CR-7iA/L advantages
±0.01 mm repeatability
7 kg payload
CR-7iA/L limitations
No longer in FANUC's current range
About $14,500 higher listed price
Doosan M0609 advantages
About 30% lower listed price
Torque sensors in all joints
27 kg arm
Doosan M0609 limitations
±0.03 mm repeatability
Final verdict
Choose the Doosan M0609 for new projects. Choose the FANUC CR-7iA/L for precise handling in FANUC cells.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CR-7iA/L or the Doosan M0609?
The M0609 is listed from $34,500 and the CR-7iA/L from $49,000, a difference of $14,500.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
They are almost equal: 911 mm and 900 mm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CR-7iA/L publishes ±0.01 mm and the M0609 ±0.03 mm.
Which cobot has torque sensors in its joints?
The M0609, in each of its six joints.
Is the CR-7iA/L still made?
No. It is no longer part of the current FANUC product range.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the M0609 for new projects. Choose the CR-7iA/L for FANUC cells.
