CRX-30iA vs OB7 Stretch
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and OB7 Stretch (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- OB7 StretchUnited States
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- OB7 Stretch2017
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- OB7 Stretch0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- OB7 StretchACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- OB7 Stretch1,000 mm
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- OB7 Stretch±0.1 mm
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- OB7 Stretch4.5 kg
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- OB7 StretchIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- OB7 Stretch7
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- OB7 Stretch—
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- OB7 Stretch22 kg
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- OB7 Stretchfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- OB7 StretchISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- OB7 Stretchnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- CRX-30iA—
- OB7 Stretch1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- OB7 StretchYes
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- OB7 StretchYes
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- OB7 StretchDrag-and-drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CRX-30iA—
- OB7 StretchISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-30iA—
- OB7 StretchEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- OB7 Stretch2 yrs
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- OB7 Stretch—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 | $24,900 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 4.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | 22 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | Drag-and-drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 | $24,900 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 8 yrs | 2 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-30iA and OB7 Stretch?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. OB7 Stretch is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
When were CRX-30iA and OB7 Stretch launched?
CRX-30iA launched in 2021. OB7 Stretch launched in 2017.
How do CRX-30iA and OB7 Stretch compare on the Robolist Product Score?
CRX-30iA scores 90/100. OB7 Stretch scores 97/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of CRX-30iA compare to OB7 Stretch?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. OB7 Stretch has a reach of 1250 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and OB7 Stretch 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 Stretch?
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 Stretch 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.