CRX-30iA vs OB7-Max 16
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and OB7-Max 16 (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- OB7-Max 16United States
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- OB7-Max 162025
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- OB7-Max 160 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- OB7-Max 16Contact for quote
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- OB7-Max 16ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- OB7-Max 1616 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- OB7-Max 16—
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- OB7-Max 16IP30
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- OB7-Max 161,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- OB7-Max 167
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- OB7-Max 16±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- OB7-Max 1658 kg
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- OB7-Max 16table, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- OB7-Max 16ISO 10218-1
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- OB7-Max 16none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- CRX-30iA—
- OB7-Max 161 hrs
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- OB7-Max 16Yes
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- OB7-Max 16No
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- OB7-Max 16no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CRX-30iA—
- OB7-Max 16250 mm
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-30iA—
- OB7-Max 16Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- OB7-Max 16Contact for quote
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- OB7-Max 16—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- OB7-Max 16—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2025 |
| 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 Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 16 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP30 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | 58 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | table, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | 250 mm |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus |
| 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, Time to Redeploy, 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 | OB7-Max 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | — |
OB7-Max 16 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-30iA and OB7-Max 16?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. OB7-Max 16 is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
When were CRX-30iA and OB7-Max 16 launched?
CRX-30iA launched in 2021. OB7-Max 16 launched in 2025.
How do CRX-30iA and OB7-Max 16 compare on the Robo Score?
CRX-30iA scores 76.1 on the Robo Score. OB7-Max 16 scores 61.3. 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 OB7-Max 16?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. OB7-Max 16 has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and OB7-Max 16 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 OB7-Max 16?
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 OB7-Max 16 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.