Explorer vs Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot

Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ExplorerAA

Food/Cleanroom Specification RobotA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ExplorerUnited Kingdom
Food/Cleanroom Specification RobotJapan

Year First Available

Explorer2009
Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot2025

Verified Deployments

Explorer0 Deployments
Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

ExplorerACTIVE
Food/Cleanroom Specification RobotACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

Explorer18.6 kg
Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot—

Payload

Explorer20 kg
Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot—

Reach

Explorer2,500 mm
Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot—

IP Rating (Arm)

Explorer—
Food/Cleanroom Specification RobotIP67

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

ExplorerControl and simulation unit
Food/Cleanroom Specification RobotR-30iA[1]

	Explorerindustrial-armOC Robotics AARobo Index	Food/Cleanroom Specification Robotindustrial-armFANUC ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	United Kingdom	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	2009	2025
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	18.6 kg	—
Payload (values differ)	20 kg	—
Reach (values differ)	2,500 mm	—
IP Rating (Arm) (values differ)	—	IP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	Control and simulation unit	R-30iA[1]

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Degrees of Freedom, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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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	Explorer	Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Explorer, Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot have 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes Explorer and Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot?

Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot is made by FANUC, based in JP.

When were Explorer and Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot launched?

Explorer launched in 2009. Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot launched in 2025.

How do Explorer and Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot compare on the Robo Index?

Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot 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 Explorer and Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Explorer and Food/Cleanroom Specification 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: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.

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About this comparison

Explorer vs Food/Cleanroom Specification Robot compares two robots in the industrial-arm 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.