CR-35iA vs FR3
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and FR3 (法奥（苏州）机器人技术股份有限公司) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- FR3China
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- FR32022
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- FR30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- FR3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- FR3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- FR33 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- FR31 m/s
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- FR3622 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- FR36
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- FR3±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- FR315 kg
Mounting Options
- CR-35iA—
- FR3floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- CR-35iA—
- FR3IP54 (IP66 optional)
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- FR3Cat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- FR3joint level all
Duty Cycle
- CR-35iA—
- FR324 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- FR3Yes
Offline Programming
- CR-35iA—
- FR3Yes
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- FR3teach_pendant, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CR-35iA—
- FR3iso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- CR-35iA—
- FR3Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- CR-35iA—
- FR324V/1.5A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- CR-35iA—
- FR3Python, C++
ROS Compatible
- CR-35iA—
- FR3Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-35iA—
- FR3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP
Digital Twin Support
- CR-35iA—
- FR3Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- FR3Contact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 622 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | 15 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 (IP66 optional) |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | teach_pendant, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V/1.5A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | Contact for quote |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and FR3?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. FR3 is made by 法奥（苏州）机器人技术股份有限公司, based in CN.
When were CR-35iA and FR3 launched?
CR-35iA launched in 2015. FR3 launched in 2022.
How do CR-35iA and FR3 compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA grades AA on the Robo Index. FR3 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 CR-35iA compare to FR3?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. FR3 has a reach of 622 mm.
Are CR-35iA and FR3 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 CR-35iA and FR3?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
CR-35iA vs FR3 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.