FAIRINO FR5 Overview

The FAIRINO FR5 is the general-purpose model in the FR series of 6-axis collaborative robots. It handles a 5 kg payload over a 922 mm reach with ±0.02 mm repeatability and a typical TCP speed of 1 m/s, in an arm of about 22 kg. It is a common first cobot for pick-and-place, assembly, machine loading, quality inspection and lab automation. 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 5 kg

• Reach 922 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 22 kg

• Base diameter 128 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 FR5 Review Summary

The FR5 is the general-purpose model in FAIRINO's FR series and a common first cobot for small and mid-size manufacturers. It combines a mid-range working envelope with IP66 protection, an EtherCAT-based control system and open software interfaces, at a price well below most 5 kg cobots from long-established brands. It suits pick-and-place, machine loading, light assembly, inspection, lab automation and compact welding cells.

Pros

• Low entry price for a 5 kg industrial cobot

• IP66 protection as standard

• 922 mm reach, longer than many arms in the 5 kg class

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

• Broad fieldbus support, including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link

• Drag teaching and graphical programming for fast setup

Cons

• 5 kg payload includes the gripper, which limits heavier parts

• End effectors, pedestal and vision are purchased separately

• As with any cobot, each application still needs its own safety risk assessment

Who It Is For

The FR5 fits manufacturers automating a first cell on a limited budget, job shops that need a robot they can move between tasks, system integrators who want open interfaces, and labs or universities working in Python or ROS. If your parts and tooling together exceed 5 kg, or you need more than 922 mm of reach, look at the FR10 or the long-reach FR5-WML instead.

Full review: FAIRINO FR5 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 5 kg Cobot