CRX-10iA vs ESCOTT EST-18
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-10iA (FANUC) and ESCOTT EST-18 (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-10iAJapan
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Year First Available
- CRX-10iA2022
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Verified Deployments
- CRX-10iA0 Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- CRX-10iAACTIVE
- ESCOTT EST-18ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-186
Repeatability
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18floor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18software only
Duty Cycle
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-1824 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Offline Programming
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Programming Interface
- CRX-10iAdrag_and_drop
- ESCOTT EST-18drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18iso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-182 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
Digital Twin Support
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Commercial
Warranty
- CRX-10iA—
- ESCOTT EST-181 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | software only |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop | drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 2 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-10iA and ESCOTT EST-18?
CRX-10iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. ESCOTT EST-18 is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
How do CRX-10iA and ESCOTT EST-18 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CRX-10iA scores 40/100. ESCOTT EST-18 scores 22/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of CRX-10iA compare to ESCOTT EST-18?
CRX-10iA has a reach of 1249 mm. ESCOTT EST-18 has a reach of 1073 mm.
Are CRX-10iA and ESCOTT EST-18 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 CRX-10iA and ESCOTT EST-18?
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
CRX-10iA vs ESCOTT EST-18 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.