RankedEpson AX6 vs FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA
Key facts
Epson AX6 (Epson; Shipping) and FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA (FANUC Corporation; Shipping) are both collaborative robot arm (cobot)s. Published figures: weight 18 kg (40 lb) vs 40 kg (88 lb); payload 6 kg (13 lb) vs 10 kg (22 lb); reach 900 mm (35.4 in) vs 1,249 mm (49.2 in); repeatability 0.03 mm vs 0.04 mm; tool speed 2 m/s (7.2 km/h · 4.5 mph) vs 1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph). Neither maker has published a price. RankedRobot rank among collaborative robot arms (cobots): Epson AX6 #6 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (score 58.0, grade B), FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA =3 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) (score 61.9, grade A). Disclosure: Epson AX6 has 22 sourced values (96% of tracked fields), FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA has 20 (91%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/epson-ax6-vs-fanuc-crx-10ia/ (checked 2026-10-01) · Every figure below links to its source · Epson AX6 spec sheet · FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA spec sheet
| Spec | Epson AX6 | FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shipping | Shipping |
| Price | Not published | Not published |
| Rank in category | #6 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) · 58.0 · grade B | =3 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) · 61.9 · grade A |
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| Body | ||
| Weight | ||
| Materials | Not tracked | |
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| Mounting | Not tracked | |
| Controller | Not tracked | |
| Power supply | Not tracked | |
| Cleanroom | Not tracked | |
| Arm | ||
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| Axes | ||
| Repeatability | ||
| Max tool speed | 2 m/s (7.2 km/h · 4.5 mph)ManufacturerSource: epson.com (2026-10-01)Conditions: not statedMaker's figure is an "up to" value. | |
| Joint ranges | J1 ±240°, J2 ±155°, J3 ±160°, J4 ±240°, J5 ±155°, J6 50 full rotationsManufacturerSource: epson.com (2026-10-01) | J1 380°, J2 360°, J3 570°, J4 380°, J5 360°, J6 450°ManufacturerSource: crx.fanucamerica.com (2026-09-25) |
| Footprint | Not tracked | |
| Power consumption | Not tracked | |
| Programming | Not tracked | FANUC tablet teach pendant, lead-through teaching, drag-and-drop icons; R-30iB Plus (Mini) controllerManufacturerSource: fanucamerica.com (2026-09-25) |
| Payload | ||
| Payload | 6 kg (13 lb)ManufacturerSource: epson.com (2026-10-01)Conditions: Maximum payload as stated; not a mobile/carry robot. | 10 kg (22 lb)ManufacturerSource: crx.fanucamerica.com (2026-09-25)Conditions: Rated payload of the arm (stationary, mounted); same for both variants. |
| Software | ||
| SDK | AX Portal no-code software; customisable Python development environment; 3D simulatorManufacturerSource: epson.com (2026-10-01) | ROBOGUIDE offline simulation/programming software; tablet teach-pendant "iRProgramming" interfaceManufacturerSource: fanucamerica.com (2026-09-25) |
| ROS support | Not tracked | Official FANUC ROS 2 driver (open source, fanuc_driver) supports the CRX seriesManufacturerSource: fanucamerica.com (2026-09-25) |
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| Collaborative operation | Not tracked | |
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Estimate = our calculation from official figures, method shown · Not disclosed = not published. We never guess missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Epson AX6 and the FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA?
Published figures: weight 18 kg (40 lb) vs 40 kg (88 lb); payload 6 kg (13 lb) vs 10 kg (22 lb); reach 900 mm (35.4 in) vs 1,249 mm (49.2 in); repeatability 0.03 mm vs 0.04 mm; tool speed 2 m/s (7.2 km/h · 4.5 mph) vs 1 m/s (3.6 km/h · 2.2 mph). Neither maker has published a price.
Which is cheaper, the Epson AX6 or the FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA?
Neither maker has published a price. Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the Epson AX6 or the FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA?
RankedRobot rank among collaborative robot arms (cobots): Epson AX6 #6 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (score 58.0, grade B), FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA =3 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) (score 61.9, grade A). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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