FANUC CRX-3iA

2026-04-20 · Publisher : FANUC · Domain : Robotics

FANUC America launches the CRX-3iA, an ultra-light 11 kg cobot that one person can carry, with 3 kg payload and 692 mm reach, and adds new capabilities across the CRX range.

### Background On April 20, 2026, FANUC America introduced the CRX-3iA, the lightest of its CRX cobots, along with new features across the range. The small arm targets high-mix assembly, where a robot must change stations several times a day. ### Specifications - Weighs 11 kg; can be carried by one person. - 3 kg payload; 692 mm reach. - New for the CRX range: palletizing up to 40 kg on the CRX-30iA with a high-flow air kit, a high-inertia mode to guide heavy loads with lift-assist devices, dual nut runner support, a new vertical-up weave welding profile. - Compatible with the R-50iA controller: Python scripting, ROS 2 support and stronger cybersecurity. ### Why it matters According to FANUC America, the CRX-3iA puts "collaborative automation in the hands of operators, literally": it can be moved and redeployed within minutes. Python and ROS 2 support in the controller extends the openness FANUC announced in late 2025. ### Key takeaways An ultra-portable cobot aimed at shops where flexibility matters more than payload.

Tags : Cobot, Industriel, Japon