AUBO-i3 vs CR-14iA/L
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i3 (AUBO) and CR-14iA/L (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i3United States
- CR-14iA/LJapan
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i30 Deployments
- CR-14iA/L0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- CR-14iA/L$59,000–$120,000
Availability Status
- AUBO-i3ACTIVE
- CR-14iA/LACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i316 kg
- CR-14iA/L0 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i31.9 m/s
- CR-14iA/L0.5 m/s
Payload
- AUBO-i33 kg
- CR-14iA/L14 kg
Reach
- AUBO-i3625 mm
- CR-14iA/L911 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i36
- CR-14iA/L6
Repeatability
- AUBO-i3±0.05 mm
- CR-14iA/L±0.01 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i3—
- CR-14iA/Lfloor, upside down, wall
IP Rating
- AUBO-i3IP54
- CR-14iA/L—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i3PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2
- CR-14iA/LISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i3none
- CR-14iA/Lnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i30.5 hrs
- CR-14iA/L—
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i3Yes
- CR-14iA/LYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i3No
- CR-14iA/L—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i3code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant
- CR-14iA/Leasy programming and hand guidance for teaching
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i3Yes
- CR-14iA/L—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i3Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP
- CR-14iA/L—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- CR-14iA/L$59,000–$120,000
Warranty
- AUBO-i3—
- CR-14iA/L1 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $59,000–$120,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 0 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 14 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 911 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, upside down, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant | easy programming and hand guidance for teaching |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $59,000–$120,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i3 and CR-14iA/L?
AUBO-i3 is made by AUBO, based in US. CR-14iA/L is made by FANUC, based in JP.
How do AUBO-i3 and CR-14iA/L compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AUBO-i3 scores 47/100. CR-14iA/L scores 50/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AUBO-i3 compare to CR-14iA/L?
AUBO-i3 has a reach of 625 mm. CR-14iA/L has a reach of 911 mm.
Are AUBO-i3 and CR-14iA/L in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AUBO-i3 and CR-14iA/L?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
AUBO-i3 vs CR-14iA/L compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.