CR-35iA vs Rapid-Operator AI
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and Rapid-Operator AI (Vention) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- Rapid-Operator AICanada
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- Rapid-Operator AI—
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- Rapid-Operator AI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- Rapid-Operator AIContact for quote
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- Rapid-Operator AIACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- Rapid-Operator AI—
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- Rapid-Operator AI—
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- Rapid-Operator AI—
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- Rapid-Operator AI—
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- Rapid-Operator AI—
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- Rapid-Operator AI—
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- Rapid-Operator AI—
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- Rapid-Operator AInone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- Rapid-Operator AIYes
Offline Programming
- CR-35iA—
- Rapid-Operator AINo
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- Rapid-Operator AIIntuitive Touchscreen Operation
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- Rapid-Operator AIContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | Intuitive Touchscreen Operation |
| 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, Mounting Options, IP Rating, 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, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and Rapid-Operator AI?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Rapid-Operator AI is made by Vention, based in CA.
How do CR-35iA and Rapid-Operator AI compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA grades AA on the Robo Index. Rapid-Operator AI grades BBB. 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 CR-35iA and Rapid-Operator AI 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 Rapid-Operator AI?
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
CR-35iA vs Rapid-Operator AI 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.