CR-35iA vs Sawyer
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- SawyerUnited States
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- Sawyer2015
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750
- Sawyer$34,900
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- SawyerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- Sawyer19 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- Sawyer1.5 m/s
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- Sawyer4 kg
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- Sawyer1,260 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- Sawyer7
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- Sawyer±0.01 mm
Mounting Options
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyerfloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- CR-35iA—
- SawyerIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- SawyerCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- Sawyerjoint level all
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer0.5 m/s
Power/Force Limiting
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer150 N
Safety I/O Pairs
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer2
Duty Cycle
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer2 hrs
Time to Redeploy
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer10 min
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- SawyerYes
Offline Programming
- CR-35iA—
- SawyerYes
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- Sawyerteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyeriso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyerautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- CR-35iA—
- SawyerYes
Wrist Power Supply
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- CR-35iA—
- SawyerPython, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET
ROS Compatible
- CR-35iA—
- SawyerYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-35iA—
- SawyerModbus TCP, TCP/IP
Digital Twin Support
- CR-35iA—
- SawyerYes
Reliability
MTBF
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer90,000 hrs
Path Accuracy
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer±0.02 mm
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750
- Sawyer$34,900
Warranty
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer3 yrs
Lead Time
- CR-35iA—
- Sawyer6 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available | 2015 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 | $34,900 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 990 kg | 19 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 4 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | — | 150 N |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Time to Redeploy (values differ) | — | 10 min |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus TCP, TCP/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 90,000 hrs |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 | $34,900 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 6 wks |
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and Sawyer?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US.
When were CR-35iA and Sawyer launched?
CR-35iA launched in 2015. Sawyer launched in 2015.
How do CR-35iA and Sawyer compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA scores 81/100. Sawyer scores 98/100. 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 Sawyer?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm.
Are CR-35iA and Sawyer 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 Sawyer?
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 Sawyer 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.