CRX-30iA vs Nova 5
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and Nova 5 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan

- Nova 5China

Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021

- Nova 52019

Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments

- Nova 50 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD

- Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD

Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE

- Nova 5ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg

- Nova 514 kg

Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s

- Nova 52 m/s

Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg

- Nova 55 kg

Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm

- Nova 5850 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6

- Nova 56

Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm

- Nova 5±0.05 mm

Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle

- Nova 5任意角度

IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67

- Nova 5IP54

Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066

- Nova 5IP54

Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft

- Nova 5none

Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes

- Nova 5Yes

Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes

- Nova 5No

Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology

- Nova 5drag_and_drop

Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-30iA—

- Nova 5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP

Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD

- Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD

Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs

- Nova 5—

Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks

- Nova 5—

| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $9,525–$13,790 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 135 kg | 14 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) | 2 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 850 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | 任意角度 |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | IP54 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $9,525–$13,790 USD |
| 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, ROS Compatible, 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 | Nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | $11,658 |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | $238,343 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | +2045% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-30iA and Nova 5?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Nova 5 is made by Dobot, based in CN.
When were CRX-30iA and Nova 5 launched?
CRX-30iA launched in 2021. Nova 5 launched in 2019.
How do CRX-30iA and Nova 5 compare on the Robo Score?
CRX-30iA scores 76.1 on the Robo Score. Nova 5 scores 66.4. 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 Nova 5?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. Nova 5 has a reach of 850 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and Nova 5 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 Nova 5?
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 Nova 5 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.