FANUC CRX-10iAvsUniversal Robots UR30
Close call. CRX-10iA and UR30 trade wins across the matrix.
CRX-10iA
1 wins
UR30
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 88Deployment readiness88
- 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 accessibility48
- 82ROI clarity82
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 78Labor replacement79
- 10 kgPayload30 kg (66.1 lbs), 35 kg (77.1 lbs) with boundary conditions
- Max joint speeds: J1–J2 360°/s, J3 540°/s, J4–J6 380°/s; operational speeds 120–180°/s across jointsSpeedMax TCP speed: 4 m/s
- N/A – mains-powered (100–240V AC)BatteryNot applicable (arm-only, plugged to control box)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit75
- 72Future potential81
- Robot arm width ~245 mm; teach pendant 335 × 176 × 120 mmFootprintCompact footprint of Ø 245 mm; height and depth vary with configuration; 1300 mm reach
CRX-10iA · Best for
CNC machine tending — load/unload parts from spindles in 5–50-second cycles
UR30 · Best for
Heavy-parts palletizing (20–30 kg boxes) on automotive or food production lines where floor space is premium
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.