CRX-30iA vs myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiChina
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi2023
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi$799–$1,125 USD
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0.3 kg
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0.9 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi280 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi6
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi±0.5 mm
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pifloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pinone
Duty Cycle
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pishift limited
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Piteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Piiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pimanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiPython, C++, URScript
ROS Compatible
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Digital Twin Support
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Reliability
MTBF
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi$799–$1,125 USD
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi2 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $799–$1,125 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 135 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 280 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | shift limited |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, URScript |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $799–$1,125 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 8 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 8 wks | 2 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Wrist Power Supply, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | $962 |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | $249,038 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | +25888% |
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 myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
When were CRX-30iA and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi launched?
CRX-30iA launched in 2021. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi launched in 2023.
How do CRX-30iA and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi compare on the Robo Score?
CRX-30iA scores 76.1 on the Robo Score. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi scores 60.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of CRX-30iA compare to myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi has a reach of 280 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi 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 myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
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 myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi 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 Score is calculated.