CRX-30iA vs TM5-700
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and TM5-700 (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- TM5-700Taiwan
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- TM5-7002016
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- TM5-7000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- TM5-700Contact for quote
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- TM5-700ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- TM5-7006 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- TM5-7004 m/s
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- TM5-700IP54 (robot arm), IP32 (control box), IP40 (robot stick)
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- TM5-700700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- TM5-7006
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- TM5-700±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- TM5-70022.1 kg
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- TM5-700Wall, Table, Ceiling
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- TM5-700ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- TM5-700none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- TM5-700Yes
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- TM5-700No
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- TM5-700TMflow, flowchart based
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CRX-30iA—
- TM5-700Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-30iA—
- TM5-700RS-232C, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET (optional)
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- TM5-700Contact for quote
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- TM5-700—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- TM5-700—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2016 |
| 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 | 6 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | 4 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 (robot arm), IP32 (control box), IP40 (robot stick) |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | 22.1 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | Wall, Table, Ceiling |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| 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 | TMflow, flowchart based |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | RS-232C, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET (optional) |
| 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, 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 | TM5-700 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | — |
TM5-700 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-30iA and TM5-700?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. TM5-700 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were CRX-30iA and TM5-700 launched?
CRX-30iA launched in 2021. TM5-700 launched in 2016.
How do CRX-30iA and TM5-700 compare on the Robo Score?
CRX-30iA scores 76.1 on the Robo Score. TM5-700 scores 55.5. 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 TM5-700?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. TM5-700 has a reach of 700 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and TM5-700 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 TM5-700?
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 TM5-700 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.