Fairino Cobot (FR16)

The Fairino Cobot (FR16) is a six-axis collaborative robot in the FAIRINO FR-series, positioned for higher-payload, medium-reach automation where a facility wants the flexibility of a cobot platform while handling heavier end effectors, larger parts, or multi-part picks. Commonly published specifications rate the FR16 at a 16 kg payload — with some tables also listing a 20 kg maximum — combined with a 1034 mm reach and pose repeatability of about ±0.03 mm per ISO 9283. Those figures place the arm in the heavy-duty cobot class frequently selected for material handling, machine tending, packaging, and process tooling where compact 3–10 kg cobots run out of payload margin once the gripper, dress pack, and part weight are added together.

Background

The FAIRINO FR-series platform

Fairino presents the FR-series as a family of collaborative robots spanning multiple payload classes, including FR3, FR5, FR10, FR16, and larger models. The intent of that family approach is standardization: an integrator or end user can keep one programming workflow, one interface model, and one set of integration patterns across several arm sizes, then select the specific model whose payload and reach match each workstation. The FR-series overview describes dual encoders on each robot joint, presented by the manufacturer as a contributor to precision, and an open operating platform intended to lower the barrier to deploying the robots in different scenarios. The same overview references CE certification for FR-series products and ISO 9001 quality-management credentials at the company level; as with any industrial robot purchase, the exact compliance scope can vary by region and configuration, so buyers typically confirm the documentation issued for the shipped SKU.

Where the FR16 sits in the lineup

Within that family, the FR16 occupies the heavy-duty middle ground. Unlike compact cobots designed mainly for bench-top tasks, the FR16 is positioned by Fairino for automated tasks with high payload demands. The higher payload class expands the range of feasible end-of-arm tooling, including multi-cup vacuum arrays, larger grippers, and process tools that require additional dress packs. At the same time, its roughly one-metre reach keeps the footprint compatible with typical machine-tending and workbench cell layouts, which distinguishes it from long-reach models in the same family that trade compactness for a wider envelope.

Technical Specifications

Specifications above are compiled from manufacturer and distributor materials, which do not always agree on speed, noise, and ingress-protection figures; final values for a given unit should be confirmed against the datasheet revision and configuration quoted for the delivered SKU.

In real deployments, achievable speed is governed by payload, end-effector inertia, path type, and the collaborative safety limits set during risk assessment, so published maximum figures are best treated as envelope values rather than guaranteed cycle-time inputs. The published ingress-protection options likewise merit verification of exactly what they cover — arm, connectors, or dress pack — for the configuration ordered.

How does the Fairino FR16 handle heavier collaborative tasks?

The FR16 uses six rotating joints, the standard configuration for cobots that need full pose control — position plus orientation — at the tool flange. The 16 kg rating matters most in the payload budget: a realistic pick must cover the part, the gripper, any sensors mounted at the wrist, and cabling. Fairino's FR-series materials also describe dual encoders at each joint, which the manufacturer associates with maintaining precision under load.

What makes the FR16 practical to deploy and integrate?

Who is the Fairino Cobot (FR16) for?

The FR16 is aimed at manufacturers, system integrators, and automation teams that need more payload than compact cobots offer without stepping up to a caged industrial robot. It also suits engineering and research groups that value the documented SDK and ROS/ROS2 pathways for custom application development. Facilities with strict cycle-time targets should validate speed under their actual payload and safety settings before committing to a line-rate figure.

What is the Fairino Cobot (FR16) used for?

1. Material handling and kitting where the payload budget must cover the part, the gripper, and sometimes several parts per pick.
2. Machine tending and fixture loading for CNC machines, presses, test fixtures, and packaging equipment, using six-axis motion to negotiate doors and clamps.
3. Packaging and end-of-line tasks such as case handling and product transfer within the arm's roughly one-metre envelope.
4. Light process applications — short toolpaths with process tooling — where the payload class supports heavier heads and dress packs.
5. Welding-related tasks, which appear among the application categories listed for the FR16 class in catalog sources, subject to appropriate tooling and integration.
6. Vision-assisted picking and inspection positioning, pairing the arm with cameras or sensors for alignment and bin-style handling.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the Fairino Cobot (FR16) depends on the configuration: ingress-protection option, controller and pendant package, end-of-arm tooling, safety devices, and any integration or commissioning scope. Purchase is confirmed through a quotation process, which also establishes current availability and lead time for the specified configuration. To move forward, submit a request for quotation with your application details — payload including tooling, reach requirements, cycle expectations, and environment — and a complete offer can be prepared for review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fairino Cobot (FR16)?

It is a six-axis collaborative robot in the FAIRINO FR-series rated at a 16 kg payload (with some tables listing a 20 kg maximum), a 1034 mm reach, and approximately ±0.03 mm pose repeatability per ISO 9283, aimed at heavier collaborative automation.

How much can the FR16 lift?

Commonly published specifications rate it at 16 kg, and some specification tables also list a 20 kg maximum. Usable payload must account for the gripper, wrist-mounted sensors, and cabling as well as the part itself.

How is the FR16 programmed?

Specification tables list a 10.1-inch teach pendant and a mobile-terminal Web App for operation and programming, and Fairino documentation references SDKs including C#, C++, Python, ROS, and ROS2 for developer-led integration.

Can the FR16 work safely alongside people?

It is designed as a collaborative robot, but fenceless operation always depends on an application-specific risk assessment covering tooling hazards, speed and force limits, and cell layout. Safety devices are added where the assessment requires them.

What ingress protection does the FR16 offer?

IP54 is commonly listed, with IP65 offered as an option in many distributor specifications; some market pages also promote an IP66 option. Buyers typically verify the exact rating and what it covers for the delivered configuration.

How fast is the FR16?

Published figures vary: some tables list a typical TCP speed around 2 m/s, while other listings show maximum figures closer to 1 m/s depending on reporting conditions. Real cycle times depend on payload, tooling inertia, path, and safety limits.

Where can I buy the Fairino Cobot (FR16) and what does it cost?

The FR16 is sold on a quotation basis. Submit a request for quotation describing your application and configuration, and pricing, availability, and lead time will be confirmed as part of the offer.

Summary

The Fairino Cobot (FR16) brings heavy-duty payload capacity to the collaborative format: a 16 kg rating (with a 20 kg maximum in some tables), a 1034 mm reach, and approximately ±0.03 mm repeatability on a six-axis platform shared with the wider FR-series. Its teach-pendant and Web App interfaces, documented SDK and ROS/ROS2 pathways, and optional ingress-protection upgrades make it a credible candidate for material handling, machine tending, packaging, and process tooling where smaller cobots lack margin. Published speed, noise, and IP figures vary between sources, so final values belong in the quotation for the exact configuration. For evaluating whether the FR16 fits your cell and requesting a formal offer, this page is the starting point.