CRX-30iA vs Thor
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and Thor (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- ThorUnited States
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- Thor—
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- ThorACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- ThorIP69K
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- Thor30 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- Thor3 m/s
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- Thor2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- Thor6
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- Thor±0.025 mm
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- Thor79 kg
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- Thorfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- Thornot stated
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- Thornone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- ThorYes
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- Thor—
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- Thorno-code visual programming
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-30iA—
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- Thor—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- Thor4 wks
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP69K |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) | 30 kg | 30 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | not stated |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| 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 | no-code visual programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 8 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 8 wks | 4 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, 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 | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | $49,500 |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | 11.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | $200,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | +405% |
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 Thor?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do CRX-30iA and Thor compare on the Robo Index?
CRX-30iA grades AAA on the Robo Index. Thor 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.
How does the reach of CRX-30iA compare to Thor?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. Thor has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and Thor 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 Thor?
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 Thor 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.