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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CRX-30iA76.1

Nova 566.4

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

Payload

CRX-30iA30 kg
Nova 55 kg

Max TCP Speed

CRX-30iA2 m/s
Nova 52 m/s

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

Robot Weight

CRX-30iA135 kg
Nova 514 kg

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—

	CRX-30iAcobotFANUC 76.1Robo Score	Nova 5cobotDobot 66.4Robo Score
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
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	30 kg	5 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers)	2 m/s	2 m/s
Reach (values differ)	1,756 mm	850 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability	±0.05 mm	±0.05 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	135 kg	14 kg
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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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.