Fairino FR10 Collaborative Robot (Cobot)

Long reach usually brings a large base, a heavy arm and a cell built around the robot rather than around the work. The Fairino FR10 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) reverses that proportion: a 1400 mm reach rises from a 190 mm footprint, and the arm itself weighs ≈40 kg. It can be mounted in any orientation, on a bench, a wall, a gantry or a mobile base, so it fits the work instead of reshaping the line around itself. For production teams who need to cover a wide working envelope with a 10 kg rated payload, that combination of a small foundation and a long arm is the central argument.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the Fairino FR10 to customers across the European Union and the DACH region. Robots Europa prepares the quotation, arranges delivery to your site and provides support after installation, so that one point of contact accompanies the project from first enquiry to commissioning.

Background

FAIRINO and its in-house core components

FAIRINO builds its collaborative robots around core components that the company develops and produces itself. The manufacturer describes a patented design scheme and a modular design scheme for these components, an approach that gives it control over the parts that determine how an arm moves, senses and responds. The FR10 sits within the broader Fairino range, which spans several payload classes on a shared programming and integration approach, allowing integrators to work with one software environment across different workstations.

Torque feedback and the collaborative principle

The FR10 uses full closed-loop joint torque feedback, which the manufacturer cites as the basis for both safety and efficiency. In practical terms, torque sensing at the joints is what allows a collaborative robot to detect unexpected contact and to support hand-guided teaching, the two features that distinguish a cobot from a conventional fenced industrial robot. Combined with the long reach and compact base, this places the FR10 as a medium-payload arm for cells where operators and the robot share space, subject to the risk assessment that every collaborative installation requires.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation. The manufacturer has not published the joint torque sensor specification, the power consumption, the certifications, the expected service life or the dimensions of the arm; these are confirmed at quotation.

What does the IP65 option change on the FR10?

The FR10 is supplied with IP54 protection as standard, with IP65 available as an option. IP54 suits the majority of indoor production environments, such as assembly, packaging and machine tending where the arm is exposed to dust and occasional splashes. The IP65 option is the version to consider where the arm works close to coolant mist, wash-down routines or heavier dust loads, for instance beside a CNC machine with open coolant or in a dispensing cell where fluids are handled. The two versions share the published payload, reach and repeatability figures in the fact base supplied with this product; the protection class is the distinguishing point. Because the choice affects the configuration that is ordered, it is best settled at the quotation stage, together with the operating temperature of the intended site, which the manufacturer publishes as 0–45 °C.

How does the Fairino FR10 fit into an existing production line?

Integration is where many cobot projects gain or lose time, and the FR10 addresses it on several levels. On the communication side, the arm supports TCP/IP and Modbus TCP/RTU alongside CC-Link, Profinet, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT, which covers the fieldbus and industrial Ethernet protocols most commonly found on European factory floors. A plant running Siemens-based Profinet cells and another standardised on EtherCAT can therefore work with the same arm.

The control box provides 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, 2 analogue inputs, 2 analogue outputs and 2 encoder inputs, enough to coordinate grippers, sensors, conveyors and safety signals without immediate recourse to additional I/O modules. The tool flange supplies 24V/1.5A for end effectors. Two controller options are offered, the DC MINI Controller 2KW and the AC MINI Controller 2KW; the DC variant is of particular interest for mobile platforms and battery-supplied installations, while the AC variant suits fixed mains-powered cells.

Programming follows two routes. Operators can build tasks through a drag-and-drop web interface with a teach pendant, while engineers can work through the software development kit in Python, C#, C++, ROS or ROS2 for more complex applications. Note that the pendant is an optional extra and is not part of the standard scope of supply.

Who is the Fairino FR10 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) for?

The FR10 suits manufacturers and integrators who need a long working envelope combined with a medium payload. Small and medium-sized manufacturers taking their first step into automation will appreciate the drag-and-drop programming route and the compact footprint, which allows the arm to be placed into existing cells. System integrators benefit from the breadth of supported protocols and the open SDK, which allow the FR10 to be embedded into larger lines and custom software. Research institutes and universities working with ROS or ROS2 will find a well-supported platform for experiments in manipulation and vision. Builders of mobile manipulators may find the DC controller option and the freedom to mount in any orientation particularly useful.

Where a task calls for a different payload class, the neighbouring arms in the range are worth comparing: the Fairino FR5 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) for lighter work, or the Fairino Cobot (FR16) and Fairino Cobot (FR20) for heavier loads. The full overview of collaborative robots is available in our Cobots category.

What is the Fairino FR10 used for?

1. Machine tending: loading and unloading CNC machines, presses and injection moulding machines across a wide envelope.
2. Palletising: stacking cartons and parts onto pallets at the end of a line, aided by the long reach.
3. Packaging: placing products into trays, boxes and cases at the packing station.
4. Screwdriving: guiding automatic screwdrivers repeatably to fastening points on assemblies.
5. Dispensing: applying adhesives, sealants and beads along defined paths with consistent motion.
6. Vision-guided pick and place: picking parts located by a camera system from conveyors or bins.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa prices the Fairino FR10 by quotation, so that the offer reflects the exact configuration you require: the IP54 or IP65 version, the AC or DC controller, the optional teach pendant and the end effectors for your application. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. To receive an offer tailored to your project, the quotation request is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload does the Fairino FR10 handle?

The FR10 has a rated payload of 10 kg, with a maximum of 14 kg. The weight of the gripper or tool counts towards this figure.

How far can the FR10 reach?

The reach is 1400 mm, from a footprint of 190 mm.

Is the FR10 suitable for wet or dusty environments?

The standard version is rated IP54, and IP65 is available as an option for more demanding environments such as areas with coolant mist or wash-down.

Which programming languages does the FR10 support?

Besides the drag-and-drop web interface, the FR10 supports Python, C#, C++, ROS and ROS2 through its software development kit.

Is the teach pendant included?

No, the pendant is an optional extra. The standard scope includes the robot, the control box (AC or DC), the safety box and a power cable.

Can the FR10 be mounted on a wall or ceiling?

Yes, the manufacturer states that the FR10 can be mounted in any orientation.

Where can I buy the Fairino FR10 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) and what does it cost?

Robots Europa supplies the FR10 across the EU and the DACH region. The price depends on the chosen configuration and is set out in an individual quotation, which you can request on this page.

Summary

The Fairino FR10 Collaborative Robot (Cobot) brings a 1400 mm reach and a 10 kg rated payload to cells where floor space is limited, standing on a 190 mm footprint and mountable in any orientation. Self-developed core components with closed-loop joint torque feedback, a broad range of industrial protocols and programming routes from drag-and-drop to ROS2 make it an arm that adapts to the line rather than the other way round. The choice between IP54 and IP65, and between the AC and DC controller, completes the configuration. For a configured offer from Robots Europa, this page is the starting point.