CobotsFANUCDiscontinued
FANUC CR-4iA
By FANUC
The FANUC CR-4iA is the smallest collaborative robot in the CR range, with a 4 kg payload and 550 mm reach.
The FANUC CR-4iA is a six-axis collaborative robot with a 4 kg payload and 550 mm reach. FANUC America lists a repeatability of ±0.01 mm, a weight of 48 kg and an average power consumption of 1 kW. Speed is 500 mm/s in collaborative mode and 1,000 mm/s in high-speed mode. Mounting is on the floor, at an angle or inverted. The manufacturer mentions a safety stop that lets the robot work near people without fencing. FANUC America labels the model as legacy (no longer in production) and refers to the CRX-5iA. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
DiscontinuedAccording to the available sources this model is no longer in production or no longer available. The profile stays as a reference; ask the manufacturer about a successor.- 01Collaborative robot arm
Built to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
- 02Collaborative robot
In the cobots category.
- 4kg
- Payload
- 550mm
- Reach
- ±0.01mm
- Repeatability
- 48kg
- Weight
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 FANUC CR-4iA?
FANUC CR-4iA is a collaborative robot arm from FANUC from United States, listed for general applications. Key figures: payload 4 kg, reach 550 mm, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 48 kg. Market status: discontinued. 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
CR-4iA to scale
A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.
- 4 kg
About 4 one-litre cartons of milk.
- 3,600 km/h
Faster than walking pace (about 5 km/h).
- ± 0.01 mm
Thinner than a sheet of printer paper (about 0.1 mm).
- 0.55 m
About 0.8 times an adult's arm length (about 65 cm).
- 8%Carries about 4 kg
That is about 8% of its own weight of about 48 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
- Payload4kgTHIS ROBOTmin 0.5 kgmax 60 kg
Place 150of 194
Higher than 38 of the 193 other robots, equal to 6
- Speed1,000m/sTHIS ROBOTmin 0.5 m/smax 3,000 m/s
Place 16of 74
Higher than 48 of the 73 other robots, equal to 10
- Weight48kgTHIS ROBOTmin 3.6 kgmax 990 kg
Place 31of 127
Higher than 96 of the 126 other robots
- Reach550mmTHIS ROBOTmin 330 mmmax 4,500 mm
Place 181of 189
Higher than 8 of the 188 other robots
Application
What was CR-4iA developed for?
General applications
Business fit
When might CR-4iA 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 CR-4iA, 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 15066FANUC was founded in 1972 and is based in Japan.
Market and supply
Is CR-4iA available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
Status board
Checked 5 November 2026- Market statusDiscontinuedActive
- RegionUnited StatesActive
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmedNot confirmed
- RentalNot confirmedNot confirmed
2 of 4 confirmedAvailability depends on market launch, region and the manufacturer's channels.
Manufacturer
FANUC
Industrial robotics and cobot manufacturer for manufacturing, machine tending, assembly and automation.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on CR-4iA
The FANUC CR-4iA is a six-axis collaborative robot with a 4 kg payload and 550 mm reach. FANUC America lists a repeatability of ±0.01 mm, a weight of 48 kg and an average power consumption of 1 kW. Speed is 500 mm/s in collaborative mode and 1,000 mm/s in high-speed mode. Mounting is on the floor, at an angle or inverted. The manufacturer mentions a safety stop that lets the robot work near people without fencing. FANUC America labels the model as legacy (no longer in production) and refers to the CRX-5iA. 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 CR-4iA
| Feature | CR-4iAFANUC | Panda (FER)Franka Emika | SawyerRethink Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Application | General applications | Robotics research, Robot control research | Historical machine tending and inspection applications, Grasping and machine vision research |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | United States | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
Explore alternatives
Alternatives to CR-4iA
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Questions about CR-4iA
What is the FANUC CR-4iA?
FANUC CR-4iA is a collaborative robot arm from FANUC from United States, listed for general applications. Key figures: payload 4 kg, reach 550 mm, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 48 kg. Market status: discontinued. 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 FANUC CR-4iA?
Key figures: payload 4 kg, reach 550 mm, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 48 kg. 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 FANUC CR-4iA?
FANUC CR-4iA is listed under FANUC, based in Japan. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the FANUC CR-4iA available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Discontinued. 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 FANUC CR-4iA cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the FANUC CR-4iA used for?
The applications listed for the FANUC CR-4iA include general applications.
What are alternatives to the FANUC CR-4iA?
Profiles include Rethink Robotics Baxter, Universal Robots UR10e and FANUC CR-35iA. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer fanucamerica.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.