CR-35iA vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and Spark (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- SparkUnited States
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Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- Spark—
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- Spark$29,500 USD
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- Spark900 mm
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- Spark7 kg
IP Rating
- CR-35iA—
- SparkIP69K
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- Spark6
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- Spark4 m/s
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- Spark79 kg
Mounting Options
- CR-35iA—
- Sparkfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- Sparknone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- CR-35iA—
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- Sparkno-code app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CR-35iA—
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-35iA—
- SparkEthernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- Spark$29,500 USD
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $29,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 900 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 7 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| 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 | no-code app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $29,500 USD |
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, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and Spark?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do CR-35iA and Spark compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA scores 74/100. Spark scores 70/100. 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 Spark?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. Spark has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are CR-35iA and Spark 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 Spark?
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
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About this comparison
CR-35iA vs Spark 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.