DOBOT CRA16 Overview
The DOBOT CR16A is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 16 kg payload, a 1000 mm working radius and ±0.03 mm repeatability. Its short, stiff arm is built for heavy parts handling, machine tending and palletizing close to the base. The arm weighs 40 kg, can be mounted at any angle, is rated IP54 and reaches a maximum linear speed of 4 m/s. Its safety functions comply with ISO 13849-1, ISO 10218-1 and ISO/TS 15066, with a stand-alone safety controller rated PL d, Category 3.
Key Specifications
Specification | DOBOT CRA16 |
Manufacturer | DOBOT |
Model | CRA16 |
Category | Robot arm / Collaborative robot |
Payload | 16 kg |
Reach | 1000 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm |
Speed | 4 m/s max. linear speed |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Interfaces | TCP/IP; Modbus TCP; Modbus RTU; EtherNet/IP; PROFINET; RS485; 2 Ethernet ports; 2 USB ports; ABZ encoder input; 24 digital inputs; 24 digital outputs; 2 analog inputs; 2 analog outputs; 10 safety I/O channels |
Certifications | ISO 13849-1 (PL d, Category 3); ISO 10218-1; ISO/TS 15066 |
Price | From USD 28,400 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Machine tending
Palletizing
Screwdriving
Welding
Lab automation
Education
Industries
Electronics · Metalworking · Education · Medical devices · General manufacturing
Technical Details
6 axes
Max. payload 16 kg
Working radius 1000 mm
Repeatability ±0.03 mm
Weight 40 kg
Max. linear speed 4 m/s
IP54
Mounting any angle
DOBOT CRA16 Review Summary
The DOBOT CR16A is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 16 kg payload, a 1000 mm working radius and ±0.03 mm repeatability. Its short, stiff arm is built for heavy parts handling, machine tending and palletizing close to the base. The arm weighs 40 kg, can be mounted at any angle, is rated IP54 and reaches a maximum linear speed of 4 m/s. Its safety functions comply with ISO 13849-1, ISO 10218-1 and ISO/TS 15066, with a stand-alone safety controller rated PL d, Category 3. It is listed from USD 28,400.
Pros
16 kg payload with a 1000 mm working radius
±0.03 mm repeatability
4 m/s max. linear speed
Any angle mounting
24 digital inputs and outputs with 10 safety I/O channels on the controller
Cons
The 16 kg payload includes the gripper and tooling
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Starting price is above the FAIRINO FR16 (from USD 11,699)
Who It Is For
The DOBOT CR16A fits plants automating palletizing and the handling of heavy parts. Buyers focused on price should also compare it with the FAIRINO FR16.
Full review: DOBOT CR16A Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 16 kg Cobot






























