CRX-30iA vs myCobot 320 M5stack
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and myCobot 320 M5stack (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- myCobot 320 M5stackChina
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- myCobot 320 M5stack0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- myCobot 320 M5stackContact for quote
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- myCobot 320 M5stackACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- myCobot 320 M5stack1 kg
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- myCobot 320 M5stack350 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- myCobot 320 M5stack6
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- myCobot 320 M5stack±1 mm
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- myCobot 320 M5stacknone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- myCobot 320 M5stackYes
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- myCobot 320 M5stackYes
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- myCobot 320 M5stackPython, C++, MYBLOCKLY
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 320 M5stackYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- myCobot 320 M5stackContact for quote
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
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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 (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 1 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 135 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 350 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | Python, C++, MYBLOCKLY |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | myCobot 320 M5stack |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | — |
myCobot 320 M5stack 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 myCobot 320 M5stack?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. myCobot 320 M5stack is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How do CRX-30iA and myCobot 320 M5stack compare on the Robo Score?
CRX-30iA scores 76.1 on the Robo Score. myCobot 320 M5stack scores 57.7. 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 320 M5stack?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. myCobot 320 M5stack has a reach of 320 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and myCobot 320 M5stack 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 320 M5stack?
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 320 M5stack 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.