FANUC CRX-10iAvsLocus Robotics Vector

Close call. CRX-10iA and Vector trade wins across the matrix.

CRX-10iA
1 wins
vs
Vector
1 wins

Category breakdown

Deploy & operate

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

Even
  • 88
    Deployment readiness
    88
  • 60
    Maintenance confidence
    60
  • Vision-led navigation (estimated)
    Navigation
    Vision-led navigation (estimated)
  • Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
    Connectivity
    Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Cost & ROI

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

Vector
  • 61
    Price accessibility
    70
  • 82
    ROI clarity
    82

Capability

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Even
  • 78
    Labor replacement
    75
  • 10 kg
    Payload
    Up to 600 lbs (272 kg)
  • Max joint speeds: J1–J2 360°/s, J3 540°/s, J4–J6 380°/s; operational speeds 120–180°/s across joints
    Speed
    Not disclosed by manufacturer
  • N/A – mains-powered (100–240V AC)
    Battery
    8-10 hours on a single charge

Fit & future

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

CRX-10iA
  • 85
    Environment fit
    79
  • 72
    Future potential
    74
  • Robot arm width ~245 mm; teach pendant 335 × 176 × 120 mm
    Footprint
    565 × 762 × 508 mm (W × D × H)
CRX-10iA · Best for

CNC machine tending — load/unload parts from spindles in 5–50-second cycles

Vector · Best for

Wine and beverage distribution (case picking directly onto pallet dollies)

Final judgment

Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.

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