CR-0709 vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of CR-0709 (Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.) and Spark (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-0709—
- SparkUnited States
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Year First Available
- CR-07092014
- Spark—
Verified Deployments
- CR-07090 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-0709$22,199
- Spark$29,500
Availability Status
- CR-0709ACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- CR-0709990 mm
- Spark900 mm
Repeatability
- CR-0709±0.02 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
Payload
- CR-07097 kg
- Spark7 kg
IP Rating
- CR-0709IP54
- SparkIP69K
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-07096
- Spark6
Max TCP Speed
- CR-07093 m/s
- Spark4 m/s
Robot Weight
- CR-070924.5 kg
- Spark79 kg
Mounting Options
- CR-0709—
- Sparkfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-0709ISO 13849, ISO/TS 15066
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-0709none
- Sparknone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-0709Yes
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- CR-0709No
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- CR-0709graphical user interface, drag to teach
- Sparkno-code app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CR-0709—
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-0709TCP/IP, Modbus, Wi-Fi
- SparkEthernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-0709$22,199
- Spark$29,500
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,199 | $29,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 990 mm | 900 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | 7 kg | 7 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 24.5 kg | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 13849, ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | graphical user interface, drag to teach | no-code app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus, Wi-Fi | Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,199 | $29,500 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-0709 and Spark?
CR-0709 is made by Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does CR-0709 cost compared to Spark?
CR-0709 is listed at $22,199. Spark is listed at $29,500.
How do CR-0709 and Spark compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CR-0709 scores 46/100. Spark scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of CR-0709 compare to Spark?
CR-0709 has a reach of 1300 mm. Spark has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are CR-0709 and Spark 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 CR-0709 and Spark?
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
CR-0709 vs Spark 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.