CR-35iA vs TM5-900
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and TM5-900 (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- TM5-900Taiwan
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- TM5-9002016
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- TM5-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- TM5-900$40,000 USD
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- TM5-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- TM5-900±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- CR-35iA—
- TM5-900IP54
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- TM5-900900 mm
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- TM5-9006 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- TM5-9006
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- TM5-9001.4 m/s
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- TM5-90022.6 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- TM5-900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- TM5-900none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- TM5-900Yes
Offline Programming
- CR-35iA—
- TM5-900Yes
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- TM5-900TMflow, flowchart based
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- TM5-900$40,000 USD
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $40,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 900 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 35 kg | 6 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1.4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | 22.6 kg |
| 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) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | TMflow, flowchart based |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $40,000 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, 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 TM5-900?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. TM5-900 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were CR-35iA and TM5-900 launched?
CR-35iA launched in 2015. TM5-900 launched in 2016.
How do CR-35iA and TM5-900 compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA grades AA on the Robo Index. TM5-900 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.
How does the reach of CR-35iA compare to TM5-900?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. TM5-900 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are CR-35iA and TM5-900 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 TM5-900?
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 TM5-900 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.