Core vs CR-35iA
Side-by-side comparison of Core (Standard Bots) and CR-35iA (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CoreUnited States
- CR-35iAJapan
Year First Available
- Core—
- CR-35iA2015
Verified Deployments
- Core0 Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Core$37,000–$42,000 USD
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
Availability Status
- CoreACTIVE
- CR-35iAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Core18 kg
- CR-35iA35 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Core3 m/s
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
Reach
- Core1,300 mm
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Core6
- CR-35iA6
Repeatability
- Core±0.025 mm
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
Robot Weight
- Core32 kg
- CR-35iA990 kg
Mounting Options
- Corefloor, mobile
- CR-35iA—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Corenot stated
- CR-35iAISO 9283
Force/Torque Sensing
- Corenone
- CR-35iAnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CoreYes
- CR-35iA—
Offline Programming
- CoreNo
- CR-35iA—
Programming Interface
- Coreno-code visual programming
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CoreNo
- CR-35iA—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Core$37,000–$42,000 USD
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
Lead Time
- Core4 wks
- CR-35iA—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $37,000–$42,000 USD | $78,750 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 18 kg | 35 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.025 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 32 kg | 990 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, mobile | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | not stated | ISO 9283 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no-code visual programming | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $37,000–$42,000 USD | $78,750 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Core and CR-35iA?
Core is made by Standard Bots, based in US. CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP.
How do Core and CR-35iA compare on the Robo Index?
Core scores 69/100. CR-35iA scores 74/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Core compare to CR-35iA?
Core has a reach of 1300 mm. CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm.
Are Core and CR-35iA 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 Core and CR-35iA?
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
Core vs CR-35iA 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 Robo Index is calculated.