6-Axis Cartesian CRS vs SR
Side-by-side comparison of 6-Axis Cartesian CRS (IAI) and SR (DAIHEN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSJapan
- SRJapan
Year First Available
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS2020
- SR1983
Verified Deployments
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS0 Deployments
- SR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSACTIVE
- SRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS78.6 kg
- SR—
Degrees of Freedom
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRS6
- SR6
Performance
Duty Cycle
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRScontinuous 24 7
- SR—
Vibration Damping
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSactive model based
- SR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSXSEL
- SRAX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi)
Teach Pendant Type
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSwired touch
- SRwired button
Offline Programming
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSIAI software
- SR—
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSnone
- SR—
Internal Cable Routing
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSthrough arm and wrist
- SR—
Commercial
Service Network
- 6-Axis Cartesian CRSglobal
- SRglobal
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 1983 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 78.6 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | XSEL | AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | IAI software | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network | global | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and SR?
6-Axis Cartesian CRS is made by IAI, based in JP. SR is made by DAIHEN, based in JP.
When were 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and SR launched?
6-Axis Cartesian CRS launched in 2020. SR launched in 1983.
How do 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and SR compare on the Robo Index?
6-Axis Cartesian CRS scores 65/100. SR scores 74/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and SR in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 6-Axis Cartesian CRS and SR?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
6-Axis Cartesian CRS vs SR compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.