CRX-30iA vs RB5-850E

Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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CRX-30iAA

RB5-850EAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

CRX-30iAJapan
RB5-850ESouth Korea

Year First Available

CRX-30iA2021
RB5-850E2011

Verified Deployments

CRX-30iA0 Deployments
RB5-850E0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
RB5-850E$22,000 USD

Availability Status

CRX-30iAACTIVE
RB5-850EACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

CRX-30iA1,756 mm
RB5-850E927.7 mm

Repeatability

CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
RB5-850E±0.05 mm

Payload

CRX-30iA30 kg
RB5-850E5 kg

IP Rating

CRX-30iAIP67
RB5-850EIP66

Degrees of Freedom

CRX-30iA6
RB5-850E6

Max TCP Speed

CRX-30iA2 m/s
RB5-850E—

Robot Weight

CRX-30iA135 kg
RB5-850E22 kg

Mounting Options

CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
RB5-850E—

Safety

Safety Rating

CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
RB5-850Enone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

CRX-30iA—
RB5-850E1 hrs

No-Code Capable

CRX-30iAYes
RB5-850E—

Offline Programming

CRX-30iAYes
RB5-850E—

Programming Interface

CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
RB5-850Eno_code_gui

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

CRX-30iA—
RB5-850EM10 12-pin

Commercial

Price (USD)

CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
RB5-850E$22,000 USD

Warranty

CRX-30iA8 yrs
RB5-850E—

Lead Time

CRX-30iA8 wks
RB5-850E—

	CRX-30iAcobotFANUC ARobo Index	RB5-850EcobotRainbow Robotics Co., Ltd. AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	South Korea
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$60,868–$67,989 USD	$22,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	1,756 mm	927.7 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers)	±0.05 mm	±0.05 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	30 kg	5 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP67	IP66
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	135 kg	22 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, angle	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	—	1 hrs
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology	no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	M10 12-pin
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$60,868–$67,989 USD	$22,000 USD
Warranty (values differ)	8 yrs	—
Lead Time (values differ)	8 wks	—

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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, Fieldbus Protocols, 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	RB5-850E
Investment	$64,428	$22,000
Payback period	15.5 mo	5.3 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$185,572	$228,000
ROI (5 yr)	+288%	+1036%

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 RB5-850E?

CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.

When were CRX-30iA and RB5-850E launched?

CRX-30iA launched in 2021. RB5-850E launched in 2011.

How do CRX-30iA and RB5-850E compare on the Robo Index?

CRX-30iA grades A on the Robo Index. RB5-850E grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of CRX-30iA compare to RB5-850E?

CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm.

Are CRX-30iA and RB5-850E 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 RB5-850E?

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 RB5-850E 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 Index is calculated.