FAIRINO FR16 Overview

The FAIRINO FR16 is the high-payload, short-reach model in the FR series of 6-axis collaborative robots. It lifts 16 kg within a 1034 mm reach and holds ±0.02 mm repeatability at a typical TCP speed of 1 m/s, in an arm of about 40 kg. It fits machine tending, heavier assembly and handling tasks where load capacity and precision matter more than reach. Programming runs through a browser-based web interface or teach pendant, with SDKs for Python, C#, C++ and ROS/ROS2 and communication over digital and analog I/O, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link. Protection is rated IP66, and operating noise stays below 65 dB.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Welding

• Machine tending

• Palletizing

• Assembly

• Inspection

• Lab automation

Industries

Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics

Technical Details

• 6 axes

• Payload 16 kg

• Reach 1034 mm

• Repeatability ±0.02 mm (pose repeatability per ISO 9283 ±0.03 mm)

• 1 m/s typical TCP speed

• Joint ranges J1 ±175°, J2 +85°/-265°, J3 ±150°, J4 +85°/-265°, J5 ±175°, J6 ±175°

• Max joint speed 180°/s

• Arm weight 40 kg

• Base diameter 190 mm

• IP66

• Noise < 65 dB

• Operating temperature 0-45 °C

• Humidity up to 90% RH non-condensing

• Materials aluminium and steel

• EtherCAT bus architecture

• 10.1-inch teach pendant or web app

• Tool I/O 2 DI / 2 DO / 1 AI / 1 AO

FAIRINO FR16 Review Summary

The FR16 is the high-payload, short-reach model in FAIRINO's FR series. It lifts 16 kg within a 1034 mm reach and still holds ±0.02 mm repeatability, so it suits machine tending, heavier assembly and handling tasks where load capacity and precision matter more than reach. It is listed at USD 11,699.

Pros

• 16 kg payload with ±0.02 mm repeatability

• 1034 mm reach, longer than the 900 mm of the UR16e

• IP66 protection as standard

• Machine-tending cells with published prices

• Open platform: Python, C#, C++ SDKs and ROS / ROS2

Cons

• 1034 mm reach is short for palletizing or large work envelopes

• At about 40 kg the arm needs a rigid pedestal or base

• End effectors, pedestal and vision are purchased separately

Who It Is For

The FR16 fits machine shops loading heavier parts, plants that need dual grippers for faster machine cycles, and assembly lines handling components between 10 and 16 kg. If you need reach more than payload, look at the FR10; for palletizing, the FR20 is the better fit.

Full review: FAIRINO FR16 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 16 kg Cobot