CR-35iA vs RB5-850E
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- RB5-850ESouth Korea
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- RB5-850E2011
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- RB5-850E0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- RB5-850EACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- RB5-850E5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- RB5-850E—
IP Rating
- CR-35iA—
- RB5-850EIP66
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- RB5-850E927.7 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- RB5-850E6
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- RB5-850E±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- RB5-850E22 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- RB5-850Enone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- CR-35iA—
- RB5-850E1 hrs
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- RB5-850Eno_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CR-35iA—
- RB5-850EM10 12-pin
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $22,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 927.7 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | 22 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | M10 12-pin |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $22,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, 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 RB5-850E?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were CR-35iA and RB5-850E launched?
CR-35iA launched in 2015. RB5-850E launched in 2011.
How do CR-35iA and RB5-850E compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA scores 74/100. RB5-850E scores 71/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of CR-35iA compare to RB5-850E?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm.
Are CR-35iA and RB5-850E 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 RB5-850E?
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 RB5-850E 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.