The FANUC CR-35iB is the industry’s strongest collaborative robot, or cobot, engineered for complex applications that require significant lifting capacity. With a maximum payload of 50kg, this robot is designed to work safely alongside students and instructors without the need for traditional safety fences. It is an ideal training tool for learning environments focused on advanced manufacturing and logistics, where tasks often involve heavy parts that would otherwise require lift-assist devices. The CR-35iB bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skill by allowing students to engage directly with high-capacity automation. Despite its power, its streamlined design and intuitive programming interface make it an accessible and essential piece of equipment for any modern technical training program.
Students working with the CR-35iB develop a comprehensive skill set essential for the future of manufacturing. They gain hands-on experience in programming a high-payload robot using both physical Hand Guidance and FANUC’s intuitive, tablet-based drag-and-drop interface. This builds a strong foundation in robot operation and logic. Core applications for this cobot in an educational setting include simulating material handling, part transfer, and machine tending tasks. Students can also learn to program complex palletizing routines and vision-guided assembly processes. The CR-35iB’s ability to be equipped with vision sensors allows for instruction on integrating sensory data for object recognition, a critical skill in modern automation.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicable Education Levels | Post-Secondary, Vocational, and Industrial Training |
| Product Weight | 375 kg |
| Max Payload | 50 kg |
| Reach | 1643 mm |
| Axes | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Method | Floor |
| J1 Motion Range | 370° |
| J2 Motion Range | 215° |
| J3 Motion Range | 338° |
| J4 Motion Range | 400° |
| J5 Motion Range | 280° |
| J6 Motion Range | 900° |
| Max Speed (Collaborative/High Speed) | 750 mm/sec |
| J4 Moment/Inertia | 110 Nm / 4 Kg.m² |
| J5 Moment/Inertia | 110 Nm / 4 Kg.m² |
| J6 Moment/Inertia | 60 Nm / 1.5 Kg.m² |
Aidex is proud to supply the FANUC CR-35iB to learning institutions across the Midwest. We are committed to equipping educators and students in the region with the industry-leading tools they need to succeed in advanced manufacturing.
A curriculum built around the CR-35iB would focus on key industrial automation topics. These include advanced robotics programming for high-payload tasks, principles of safe human-robot collaboration, and system integration with peripherals like vision systems and advanced end-of-arm tooling. Students also learn practical applications such as machine tending, material handling, and ergonomic assembly processes.
The target audience includes students and trainees in post-secondary institutions, vocational schools, and corporate training centers. It is specifically designed for programs focused on advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and robotics where skills in handling heavy-payload collaborative systems are critical for future employment.
While it shares the same user-friendly programming interface as the CRX series, the CR-35iB is built for a different class of applications. Its primary differentiator is its massive 50kg payload capacity, making it the strongest cobot in the industry. It is specifically designed for tasks that require heavy lifting in a collaborative workspace, a capability beyond the scope of the standard CRX line.
The CR-35iB offers simple and intuitive programming options suitable for an educational environment. Operators can use the FANUC Hand Guidance feature to physically move the robot arm to teach paths and points. Alternatively, programming can be done through FANUC’s tablet Teach Pendant, which features a modern drag-and-drop user interface, eliminating the need for complex coding languages.
Yes, it is fully vision-ready. The CR-35iB can be equipped with either a FANUC Vision Sensor (2D) or a FANUC 3D Area Sensor. This integration enables the robot to perform tasks that require object recognition, visual tracking, or locating parts in a bin, providing students with valuable experience in machine vision.
For more information or to contact Aidex, your Authorized Reseller, call 800-251-9935 or email info@aidex.com.
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