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Dobot CR5
Our Verdict: The best budget cobot for SMBs entering automation. Delivers impressive capability at an unbeatable price point.
The Dobot CR5 delivers capable collaborative robotics at a price point that opens automation to small and medium businesses. With a 5 kg payload, 900 mm reach, and visual drag-and-drop programming, it provides 80% of the capability of premium cobots at a fraction of the cost.
Dobot’s DobotStudio Pro software features a visual programming interface with pre-built function blocks for common tasks like palletizing, dispensing, and pick-and-place. The CR5 also supports Lua scripting for advanced customization and integrates with popular vision systems and grippers.
SMB first-time automation
Education and training
Light manufacturing tasks
Pick-and-place applications
Specifications
| Payload | 5 kg (11 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Reach | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Repeatability | +/- 0.02 mm |
| Weight | 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs) |
| Programming | DobotStudio Pro, Lua |
Pros & Cons
A quick summary of where this model performs well and where it falls short.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Visual programming for beginners
- Good repeatability for the price
- Lightweight and easy to deploy
- Growing ecosystem of accessories
Cons
- Smaller support network than UR
- Software not as mature as competitors
- Limited third-party integrations
- Documentation quality varies
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