CRX-30iA vs Thinker Model A
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and Thinker Model A (Thinker) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- Thinker Model AJapan
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- Thinker Model A2025
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- Thinker Model A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Thinker Model AContact for quote
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- Thinker Model AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- Thinker Model A0.3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- Thinker Model A—
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- Thinker Model A—
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- Thinker Model A—
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- Thinker Model A6
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- Thinker Model A—
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- Thinker Model A—
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- Thinker Model Afloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- Thinker Model A—
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- Thinker Model Awrist external
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- Thinker Model AYes
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- Thinker Model A—
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- Thinker Model Ateach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- CRX-30iA—
- Thinker Model AYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Thinker Model AContact for quote
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- Thinker Model A—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- Thinker Model A—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| 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 | 0.3 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 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | wrist external |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | Thinker Model A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | — |
Thinker Model A 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 Thinker Model A?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Thinker Model A is made by Thinker, based in JP.
When were CRX-30iA and Thinker Model A launched?
CRX-30iA launched in 2021. Thinker Model A launched in 2025.
How do CRX-30iA and Thinker Model A compare on the Robo Index?
CRX-30iA grades A on the Robo Index. Thinker Model A grades A. 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.
Are CRX-30iA and Thinker Model A 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 Thinker Model A?
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 Thinker Model A 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.