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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CRX-30iAAAA

ThorA

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

Repeatability

CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
Thor±0.025 mm

IP Rating

CRX-30iAIP67
ThorIP69K

Reach

CRX-30iA1,756 mm
Thor2,000 mm

Payload

CRX-30iA30 kg
Thor30 kg

Degrees of Freedom

CRX-30iA6
Thor6

Max TCP Speed

CRX-30iA2 m/s
Thor3 m/s

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

	CRX-30iAcobotFANUC AAARobo Index	ThorcobotStandard Bots ARobo Index
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
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.025 mm
IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	IP67	IP69K
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	1,756 mm	2,000 mm
Payload	30 kg	30 kg
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	3 m/s
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

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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	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.