FANUC CRX-10iAvsKinova Gen3
Close call. CRX-10iA and Gen3 trade wins across the matrix.
CRX-10iA
1 wins
Gen3
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 88Deployment readiness85
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 61Price accessibility73
- 82ROI clarity65
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 78Labor replacement40
- 10 kgPayload4 kg (mid-range continuous); 2 kg (full-range continuous)
- Max joint speeds: J1–J2 360°/s, J3 540°/s, J4–J6 380°/s; operational speeds 120–180°/s across jointsSpeed50 cm/s maximum Cartesian translation speed
- N/A – mains-powered (100–240V AC)BatteryPowered via 18-30 VDC external supply, 24 VDC nominal (36 W average power)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit75
- 72Future potential80
- Robot arm width ~245 mm; teach pendant 335 × 176 × 120 mmFootprintTotal weight: 7.2 kg (6 DoF) / 8.2 kg (7 DoF); Maximum reach: 891 mm (6 DoF) / 902 mm (7 DoF)
CRX-10iA · Best for
CNC machine tending — load/unload parts from spindles in 5–50-second cycles
Gen3 · Best for
Research labs and university robotics programs developing control algorithms or human-robot collaboration workflows.
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.