CR-35iA vs FreeMove
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and FreeMove (Veo Robotics, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- FreeMoveUnited States
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- FreeMove2016
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- FreeMove0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- FreeMove$45,000–$125,000 USD
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- FreeMoveACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- FreeMove—
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- FreeMove—
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- FreeMove—
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- FreeMove—
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- FreeMove—
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- FreeMove—
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- FreeMoveISO 13849 PL=d, structure category 3; ISO/TS 15066; ISO 10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- FreeMovenone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- FreeMoveFreeMove Studio
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- FreeMove$45,000–$125,000 USD
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $45,000–$125,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,813 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | ISO 13849 PL=d, structure category 3; ISO/TS 15066; ISO 10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | FreeMove Studio |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $45,000–$125,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, 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 FreeMove?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. FreeMove is made by Veo Robotics, Inc., based in US.
When were CR-35iA and FreeMove launched?
CR-35iA launched in 2015. FreeMove launched in 2016.
How do CR-35iA and FreeMove compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA scores 74/100. FreeMove scores 71/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CR-35iA and FreeMove 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 FreeMove?
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 FreeMove 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.