CRX-30iA vs Z-Arm
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and Z-Arm (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- Z-ArmChina
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- Z-Arm—
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- Z-Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Z-Arm$5,999–$8,015 USD
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- Z-ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- Z-Arm3 kg
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- Z-Arm19 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- Z-Arm3 m/s
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- Z-Arm240 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- Z-Arm6
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- Z-Arm±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- Z-Armfloor
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- Z-Arm—
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- Z-Armcollision detection
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- Z-Armnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- Z-ArmNo
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- Z-ArmNo
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- Z-ArmSDK
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CRX-30iA—
- Z-ArmNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-30iA—
- Z-ArmEthernet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- Z-Arm$5,999–$8,015 USD
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- Z-Arm—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- Z-Arm—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $5,999–$8,015 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 3 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 135 kg | 19 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 240 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | collision detection |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | SDK |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $5,999–$8,015 USD |
| 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
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | CRX-30iA | Z-Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | $7,007 |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | $242,993 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | +3468% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-30iA and Z-Arm?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Z-Arm is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do CRX-30iA and Z-Arm compare on the Robo Score?
CRX-30iA scores 76.1 on the Robo Score. Z-Arm scores 64.4. 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 Z-Arm?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. Z-Arm has a reach of 240 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and Z-Arm 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 Z-Arm?
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 Z-Arm 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.