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DOBOT CR16AL
By DOBOT
The DOBOT CR16AL is a six-axis cobot from the CRA series for industrial handling and assembly.
The DOBOT CR16AL is a six-axis cobot from the CRA series for industrial handling and assembly. The CR16AL has a payload of 16 kg, a working radius of 1300 mm, weighs 40 kg and reaches a repeatability of ±0.04 mm (as stated by DOBOT). Values come from Dobot's CRA series table, which states it is based on lab tests. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- 01Collaborative robot arm
Built to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
- 02Collaborative robot (CRA series)
In the cobots category.
- 16kg
- Payload
- 1,300mm
- Reach werkradius
- 40kg
- Weight
- ±0.04mm
- Repeatability
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is DOBOT CR16AL?
DOBOT CR16AL is a collaborative robot arm from DOBOT, listed for machine tending and assembly. Key figures: payload 16 kg, reach 1,300 mm, weight 40 kg, repeatability ±0.04 mm. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Technology in brief
CR16AL to scale
A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.
- 16 kg
About 16 one-litre cartons of milk.
- 14.4 km/h
Faster than walking pace (about 5 km/h).
- ± 0.04 mm
Thinner than a sheet of printer paper (about 0.1 mm).
- 1.3 m
About 2 times an adult's arm length (about 65 cm).
- 40%Carries about 16 kg
That is about 40% of its own weight of about 40 kg, according to the manufacturer.
In practice
How does it compare with other robots?
Each value next to the other robots in the same category in our guide, where that value is known. All figures according to the manufacturer; unconfirmed values are marked in the figures at the top.
- This robot
- Other robots in the category
- Payload16kgTHIS ROBOTmin 0.5 kgmax 50 kg
Place 43of 141
Higher than 95 of the 140 other robots, equal to 3
- Speed4m/sTHIS ROBOTmin 1 m/smax 2,500 m/s
Place 30of 41
Higher than 6 of the 40 other robots, equal to 5
- Weight40kgTHIS ROBOTmin 4.3 kgmax 588 kg
Place 30of 87
Higher than 51 of the 86 other robots, equal to 6
- Reach1,300mmTHIS ROBOTmin 330 mmmax 2,100 mm
Place 47of 137
Higher than 75 of the 136 other robots, equal to 15
Application
What was CR16AL developed for?
Machine tending
Assembly
Business fit
When might CR16AL be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about CR16AL, its manufacturer and this type of robot
The first commercially sold cobot was a UR5 from Universal Robots, in December 2008.
Source: Universal Robots, company historyA cobot's payload includes the gripper. A 1 kg gripper on a 5 kg cobot leaves 4 kg for the product.
The safety rules for cobots are set out in ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066. The latter gives limit values for contact force per body part.
Source: ISO/TS 15066Robotleasen lists 19 robots from DOBOT. You can find them all on the supplier page.
Market and supply
Is CR16AL available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
Status board
Checked 27 October 2026- Market statusCommercially availableActive
- RegionNot publicly confirmedActive
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmedNot confirmed
- RentalNot confirmedNot confirmed
2 of 4 confirmedAvailability depends on market launch, region and the manufacturer's channels.
Manufacturer
DOBOT
DOBOT is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 6 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on CR16AL
The DOBOT CR16AL is a six-axis cobot from the CRA series for industrial handling and assembly. The CR16AL has a payload of 16 kg, a working radius of 1300 mm, weighs 40 kg and reaches a repeatability of ±0.04 mm (as stated by DOBOT). Values come from Dobot's CRA series table, which states it is based on lab tests. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare CR16AL
| Feature | CR16ALDOBOT | UR10eUniversal Robots | Panda (FER)Franka Emika |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Discontinued |
| Application | Machine tending, Assembly | Machine tending, Packaging | Robotics research, Robot control research |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Netherlands | Not publicly confirmed |
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Questions about CR16AL
What is the DOBOT CR16AL?
DOBOT CR16AL is a collaborative robot arm from DOBOT, listed for machine tending and assembly. Key figures: payload 16 kg, reach 1,300 mm, weight 40 kg, repeatability ±0.04 mm. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the DOBOT CR16AL?
Key figures: payload 16 kg, reach 1,300 mm, weight 40 kg, repeatability ±0.04 mm. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the DOBOT CR16AL?
DOBOT CR16AL is listed under DOBOT, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the DOBOT CR16AL available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the DOBOT CR16AL cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the DOBOT CR16AL used for?
The applications listed for the DOBOT CR16AL include machine tending and assembly.
What are alternatives to the DOBOT CR16AL?
Profiles include Rethink Robotics Sawyer, Rethink Robotics Baxter and DOBOT CR7A. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could CR16AL fit your organisation?
Review the recorded market status, applications and alternatives for this robot. We do not sell robots ourselves, but help you compare suppliers and terms.
Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer dobot-robots.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.