CRX-30iA vs Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series (Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co.,Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesChina
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesContact for quote
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series7
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series±[object Object] mm
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Seriesjoint level all
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Seriescode_ros, code_python
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- CRX-30iA—
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesYes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- CRX-30iA—
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesPython, C++
ROS Compatible
- CRX-30iA—
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-30iA—
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm SeriesContact for quote
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±[object Object] mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | joint level all |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | code_ros, code_python |
| End-Effector | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 8 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 8 wks | — |
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, Wrist Power Supply, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | CRX-30iA | Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | — |
Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-30iA and Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series is made by Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co.,Ltd., based in CN.
How do CRX-30iA and Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series compare on the Robo Index?
CRX-30iA grades AAA on the Robo Index. Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CRX-30iA and Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series 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-30iA and Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series?
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-30iA vs Echo/HY 7-Axis Humanoid Arm Series 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.