CR-35iA vs Thor
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and Thor (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- ThorUnited States
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- Thor—
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- ThorACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- Thor30 kg
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- Thor79 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- Thor3 m/s
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- Thor2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- Thor6
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- Thor±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- CR-35iA—
- Thorfloor
IP Rating
- CR-35iA—
- ThorIP69K
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- Thornot stated
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- Thornone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- ThorYes
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- Thorno-code visual programming
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-35iA—
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Lead Time
- CR-35iA—
- Thor4 wks
| 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 | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 990 kg | 79 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | not stated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | no-code visual programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
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, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and Thor?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do CR-35iA and Thor compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA scores 74/100. Thor scores 69/100. 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 Thor?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. Thor has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are CR-35iA and Thor 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 Thor?
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 Thor 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.