FANUC CR-7iA vs Doosan A0912: Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CR-7iA and the Doosan A0912 differ in almost every number. The Doosan carries more, reaches much further, weighs less and costs about 31% less. The CR-7iA repeats five times more tightly, but it is no longer in FANUC's current range.
Quick verdict. The Doosan A0912 is the better choice for most handling and machine tending, with 9 kg over 1200 mm and a listed price $14,800 lower. The FANUC CR-7iA suits precise placement up to 7 kg in FANUC cells, with ±0.01 mm repeatability.
CR-7iA and A0912 at a glance
The FANUC CR-7iA carries 7 kg over 717 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 53 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller. It is no longer part of the current FANUC product range.
The Doosan A0912 carries 9 kg over 1200 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 31 kg, is rated IP54 and runs on the Doosan controller with the DART platform.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CR-7iA | Doosan A0912 |
Brand | FANUC | Doosan |
Listed price | $47,000 | $32,200 |
Payload | 7 kg | 9 kg |
Reach | 717 mm | 1200 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 500 mm/s (collaborative mode); 1000 mm/s (high-speed mode) | Over 1 m/s max. TCP speed |
Arm weight | 53 kg | 31 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | Doosan Controller with DART Platform; teach pendant optional |
Price comparison
FANUC CR-7iA: listed from $47,000
Doosan A0912: listed from $32,200
Difference: $14,800
The A0912 costs roughly 31% less
Reach and payload
The A0912 reaches 1200 mm, almost half a meter beyond the 717 mm of the CR-7iA, and carries 9 kg against 7 kg. That suits small-case palletizing, tending larger machines and picking across wider conveyors.
Precision
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm for the CR-7iA, five times tighter than the ±0.05 mm of the A0912. For electronics, connector insertion and precise assembly that gap matters; for case handling and machine loading, ±0.05 mm is usually enough.
Weight, speed and availability
The A0912 weighs 31 kg against 53 kg, mounts in any orientation and reaches over 1 m/s TCP speed. The CR-7iA moves at 500 mm/s in collaborative mode and 1000 mm/s in high-speed mode, and FANUC lists it as no longer part of its current range.
Best applications for the CR-7iA
Precise placement up to 7 kg
FANUC-standardized cells
Used-robot projects
Best applications for the Doosan A0912
Machine tending
Small-case palletizing
Pick-and-place across wide areas
CR-7iA advantages
±0.01 mm repeatability
CR-7iA limitations
No longer in FANUC's current range
717 mm reach
About $14,800 higher listed price
Doosan A0912 advantages
About 31% lower listed price
9 kg over 1200 mm
31 kg arm, IP54
Doosan A0912 limitations
±0.05 mm repeatability
Final verdict
Choose the Doosan A0912 for handling and machine tending. Choose the FANUC CR-7iA for precise placement in FANUC cells.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CR-7iA or the Doosan A0912?
The A0912 is listed from $32,200 and the CR-7iA from $47,000, a difference of $14,800.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The A0912 reaches 1200 mm; the CR-7iA 717 mm.
Which cobot carries more?
The A0912 carries 9 kg; the CR-7iA 7 kg.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CR-7iA publishes ±0.01 mm and the A0912 ±0.05 mm.
Is the CR-7iA still made?
No. It is no longer part of the current FANUC product range.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the A0912 for handling. Choose the CR-7iA for precision in FANUC cells.
