A cobot, or collaborative robot, is designed to work safely alongside human workers in shared spaces. The Dobot CR5A is a 6-axis cobot weighing only 25.5kg that enables safe human-robot collaboration while performing tasks like pick-and-place, assembly, and machine tending.

What is the difference between a cobot and a robot?

Cobots are built for collaborative work near personnel with integrated safety features, while traditional industrial robots typically work in isolated areas. The Dobot CR5A Cobot combines the precision and versatility of a 6-axis arm with a lightweight design that prioritizes safe operation in shared workspaces.

Can the Dobot CR5A integrate with existing systems?

The Dobot CR5A supports multiple industrial protocols including Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and ROS, making it compatible with most factory control systems. It also integrates with DobotStudio and DobotLink software for streamlined programming and configuration.

What tasks can the Dobot CR5A handle?

With a 5kg payload and 900mm reach, the CR5A is suited for electronics assembly, pick-and-place operations, screwdriving, soldering, packaging, and machine tending. Its ±0.02mm repeatability ensures consistent precision in these applications.

Is the Dobot CR5A suitable for wet or dusty environments?

The Dobot CR5A has an IP54 rating, which means it withstands dust and moisture typical of production floor environments. This protection level makes it reliable for use in harsh industrial settings while maintaining collaborative safety.

How easy is it to program the Dobot CR5A?

The Dobot CR5A uses drag-and-drop programming through DobotStudio and DobotLink, which reduces setup time and learning curve compared to traditional robot programming. This accessible interface makes redeployment to new tasks straightforward.

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Dobot CR5A Cobot, 900mm Reach, 5kg Payload

Name: Dobot CR5A Cobot, 900mm Reach, 5kg Payload
Brand: Dobot
SKU: 3470
Price: 30500 USD
Availability: InStock

Dobot Robotics

$30,500.00

Six-axis collaborative robot with 900mm reach, 5kg payload, and ±0.02mm repeatability. IP54-rated, 25.5kg cobot for pick and place, screwdriving, soldering, packaging, and machine tending. Supports Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and ROS. Programmed via DobotStudio and DobotLink.

Industrial Automation 6-Axis Collaborative Robot for Flexible Production:

The Dobot CR5A Cobot is a 6-axis collaborative robot (cobot) designed for industrial automation robot solutions, supporting tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and laboratories where flexible, safe human-robot collaboration is a priority.

Key Specifications:

Payload: 5kg
Reach: 900mm
Repeatability: ±0.02mm
Weight: 25.5kg
Protection: IP54 rated

Features and Compatibility:

Six degrees of freedom (6 dof robotic arm) provide high versatility for complex industrial and laboratory processes.
Supports multiple industrial communication and control interfaces: Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and ROS for easy system integration.
Programming and configuration via DobotStudio and DobotLink software platforms streamline cobot robot setup and operation.
Collaborative operation allows the CR5A to safely work near personnel within a confined workspace.

Applications:

Pick-and-place operations requiring precision and repeatability
Screwdriving and soldering tasks in electronics assembly and production
Packaging and material handling for logistics automation
Machine tending where a reliable industrial automation robot must interact with equipment and parts

When to Choose Dobot CR5A:

Dobot CR5A is ideal when a 5kg payload, moderate 900mm reach, and ±0.02mm repeatability fit your workflow. Choose the CR5A for tasks where operator safety, ease of redeployment, and precise six-axis articulation are required within IP54 environments. For higher payloads or extended reach, consider exploring other Dobot cobot models.

Weight25.5 kg

Weight25.5kg

Max. Payload5 kg

Max. Reach: 900 mm
DOF: 6
Repeatability: 0.02 mm
Max. Speed: 2
Protection Class: IP 54
Reach: 900mm
Payload: 5kg
IP Rating: IP54
Degrees of freedom: 6
Communication Protocols: TCP/IP
ROS
Modbus
Ethernet/IP
Programming Software: DobotStudio, DobotLink

Six axes deliver precise, versatile automation across manufacturing and assembly tasks
Integrates with DobotStudio, DobotLink, Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and ROS protocols
Drag-and-drop programming and accessible interface reduce setup time and learning curve
Repeats positions within ±0.02mm for consistent pick-and-place and precision work
IP54 rated construction withstands dust and moisture in production floor environments
Lightweight 25.5kg frame enables safe collaborative operation near personnel
900mm reach and 5kg payload suit electronics assembly, packaging, and machine tending

: A cobot, or collaborative robot, is designed to work safely alongside human workers in shared spaces. The Dobot CR5A is a 6-axis cobot weighing only 25.5kg that enables safe human-robot collaboration while performing tasks like pick-and-place, assembly, and machine tending.
: Cobots are built for collaborative work near personnel with integrated safety features, while traditional industrial robots typically work in isolated areas. The Dobot CR5A Cobot combines the precision and versatility of a 6-axis arm with a lightweight design that prioritizes safe operation in shared workspaces.
: The Dobot CR5A supports multiple industrial protocols including Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and ROS, making it compatible with most factory control systems. It also integrates with DobotStudio and DobotLink software for streamlined programming and configuration.
: With a 5kg payload and 900mm reach, the CR5A is suited for electronics assembly, pick-and-place operations, screwdriving, soldering, packaging, and machine tending. Its ±0.02mm repeatability ensures consistent precision in these applications.
: The Dobot CR5A has an IP54 rating, which means it withstands dust and moisture typical of production floor environments. This protection level makes it reliable for use in harsh industrial settings while maintaining collaborative safety.
: The Dobot CR5A uses drag-and-drop programming through DobotStudio and DobotLink, which reduces setup time and learning curve compared to traditional robot programming. This accessible interface makes redeployment to new tasks straightforward.

Collaborative robot vs traditional industrial arm:

The CR5A is a lightweight cobot designed for safe human-robot teamwork on manufacturing and assembly lines, unlike heavier industrial robots that require safety cages. It suits tasks where flexibility, quick redeployment, and ease of programming matter more than maximum reach or payload.

For electronics assembly with delicate components under 5kg, the ±0.02mm repeatability and drag-and-drop programming reduce setup time versus a larger arm.
In confined workspaces or shared production cells, the 25.5kg frame and 900mm reach fit tight layouts where a traditional 6-axis robot would not.
For machine tending and pick-and-place on production lines, collaborative operation near staff eliminates guarding costs.
On packaging or logistics lines with frequent task changes, DobotStudio integration and multiple protocol support (Modbus, TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, ROS) enable fast retraining and system integration.
IP54 rated construction handles dust and moisture on typical shop floors without special enclosures.

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Dobot CR5A Cobot, 900mm Reach, 5kg Payload

Industrial Automation 6-Axis Collaborative Robot for Flexible Production:

Key Specifications:

Features and Compatibility:

Applications:

When to Choose Dobot CR5A:

Key Specifications

Features

Frequently asked questions

How this compares

Collaborative robot vs traditional industrial arm:

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Dobot CR5A Cobot, 900mm Reach, 5kg Payload

Industrial Automation 6-Axis Collaborative Robot for Flexible Production:

Key Specifications:

Features and Compatibility:

Applications:

When to Choose Dobot CR5A:

Key Specifications

Features

Frequently asked questions

How this compares

Collaborative robot vs traditional industrial arm:

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