FANUC's CRX-3iA is an ultra lightweight collaborative robot weighing 11 kg with a 3 kg payload and 692 mm reach.

Product passport

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Category: Robotic Arms
Maturityi: Available
Deploymenti: Physical hardware
Purchase access: Not specified
Official source: Official website
Verifiedi: Not yet verified

Reality check

The useful boundary is what works repeatedly in a real environment—not what looks impressive in a demo.

Works well when

Stable, repetitive handling, tending, welding or assembly
Processes with known parts, fixtures and cycle times
Cells where an integrator can own commissioning

Verify before buying

Payload after adding the gripper and cables
End effector, vision and safety-cell cost
Changeover time when the part or fixture changes

Not a magic solution

A solution for a process that changes every day
A turnkey cell without integration and safety work
A reason to skip measuring the current process

About

The FANUC CRX-3iA is an ultra lightweight collaborative robot from FANUC America, weighing 11 kg (24 lbs.) so it can be carried and set up by one person in minutes. It offers a 3 kg payload and 692 mm reach, with flexible installation including magnetic bases and wall or ceiling mounting with automatic angle detection. It is positioned for small, high mix tasks such as welding, part handling, small assembly, screwdriving, tool positioning and inspection, especially in tight spaces or temporary work areas. FANUC also introduced new capabilities across the CRX lineup, including a triangle weave vertical up welding profile, enhanced palletizing, high inertia mode, dual nut runner support and availability on the R-50iA controller.