CRX-5iA vs Desktop Robot
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-5iA (FANUC) and Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-5iAJapan
- Desktop Robot—
Year First Available
- CRX-5iA—
- Desktop Robot2020
Verified Deployments
- CRX-5iA0 Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CRX-5iA$43,207–$47,529
- Desktop Robot$28,000
Availability Status
- CRX-5iAACTIVE
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- CRX-5iA25 kg
- Desktop Robot8 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-5iA2 m/s
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
Payload
- CRX-5iA5 kg
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
Reach
- CRX-5iA994 mm
- Desktop Robot440 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-5iA6
- Desktop Robot19
Repeatability
- CRX-5iA±0.03 mm
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- CRX-5iAfloor, wall, inverted
- Desktop Robotdesktop
IP Rating
- CRX-5iAIP67
- Desktop RobotIP20
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-5iAISO/TS 15066
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-5iAnone
- Desktop Robotnone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- CRX-5iA1 m/s
- Desktop Robot—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-5iAYes
- Desktop RobotYes
Offline Programming
- CRX-5iANo
- Desktop RobotNo
Programming Interface
- CRX-5iAteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CRX-5iA—
- Desktop RobotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-5iA—
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-5iA$43,207–$47,529
- Desktop Robot$28,000
Warranty
- CRX-5iA8 yrs
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $43,207–$47,529 | $28,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | 8 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.8 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 994 mm | 440 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 19 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, wall, inverted | desktop |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | IP20 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | drag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $43,207–$47,529 | $28,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 8 yrs | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-5iA and Desktop Robot?
CRX-5iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd..
How do CRX-5iA and Desktop Robot compare on the Robo Index?
CRX-5iA scores 87/100. Desktop Robot scores 97/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of CRX-5iA compare to Desktop Robot?
CRX-5iA has a reach of 994 mm. Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm.
Are CRX-5iA and Desktop Robot 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-5iA and Desktop Robot?
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-5iA vs Desktop Robot 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.