Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and M0617 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country

Year First Available

Verified Deployments

Price

Availability Status

Repeatability

Reach

Payload

Degrees of Freedom

Max TCP Speed

Robot Weight

Mounting Options

Safety Rating

Force/Torque Sensing

Setup Time

Programming Interface

ROS Compatible

Price (USD)

Warranty

Lead Time

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $78,750 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,813 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor/wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, no_code_gui |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 6 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | CR-35iA | M0617 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $78,750 | No price |
| Payback period | 18.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $171,250 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +217% | — |
M0617 has 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.
Frequently asked
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. M0617 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR.
CR-35iA launched in 2015. M0617 launched in 2021.
CR-35iA grades AA on the Robo Index. M0617 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.
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. M0617 has a reach of 1700 mm.
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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.
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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CR-35iA vs M0617 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.