Dobot CR5
Collaborative Robot Arm for Flexible Automation
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The Dobot CR5 is a collaborative robot (cobot) designed for industrial automation and flexible manufacturing applications. With a 5kg payload capacity and 900mm reach, it offers high precision with ±0.02mm repeatability and features drag-to-teach programming for easy deployment. Built for safe human-robot collaboration, it targets small to medium manufacturing businesses seeking accessible automation solutions.
Released: 2020
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Estimated lead time: 6 weeks
Overview
The Dobot CR5 is a lightweight collaborative robot designed to bring industrial-grade automation to businesses of all sizes. As part of Dobot's CR series, it combines safety, flexibility, and ease of use in a compact package that can work alongside human operators without safety caging. The robot's intuitive drag-to-teach interface allows operators to program complex tasks without extensive coding knowledge, dramatically reducing deployment time and training requirements.
Built with advanced collision detection and force sensing capabilities, the CR5 automatically stops when it encounters unexpected resistance, ensuring safe operation in shared workspaces. Its modular design and wide range of compatible end effectors make it adaptable to diverse manufacturing tasks from pick-and-place to assembly, quality inspection, and machine tending. The CR5 represents Dobot's commitment to democratizing industrial automation by providing enterprise-level performance at an accessible price point.
The robot features a working radius of 900mm and can handle payloads up to 5kg with exceptional precision, making it suitable for electronics assembly, laboratory automation, light manufacturing, and educational applications. Its compact footprint and easy installation process allow for rapid redeployment across different production lines, maximizing flexibility and return on investment.
Key Features
- Drag-to-Teach Programming: Intuitive hand-guided teaching allows operators to program complex motion paths without coding experience
- Collaborative Safety: Built-in collision detection and force sensing enable safe human-robot collaboration without safety caging
- High Precision: ±0.02mm repeatability ensures consistent quality for precision assembly and handling tasks
- IP54 Rating: Dust and splash protection allows operation in challenging industrial environments
- Modular End Effector Support: Compatible with a wide range of grippers, vacuum systems, and specialized tools for diverse applications
- Multiple Communication Protocols: Supports Ethernet, Modbus, and TCP/IP for seamless integration with existing automation systems
- ROS Compatible: Full Robot Operating System support enables advanced programming and research applications
Applications
The Dobot CR5 excels in electronics manufacturing, where its precision and gentle handling are crucial for component placement, circuit board assembly, and quality inspection tasks. It's widely deployed in CNC machine tending, packaging operations, and light assembly lines where its collaborative nature allows it to work alongside human operators for tasks requiring both automated precision and human judgment. Educational institutions and research laboratories use the CR5 for robotics education and automation research, benefiting from its ROS compatibility and accessible programming interface.
In the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, the CR5's precision and cleanroom-compatible design make it ideal for laboratory automation, sample handling, and packaging applications. Small to medium manufacturers leverage the robot for polishing, gluing, screw driving, and quality control tasks, with the flexibility to quickly reprogram for different products or seasonal production changes.
Technical Highlights
The CR5's joint torque sensors in all six axes provide real-time force feedback, enabling advanced features like adaptive gripping, contact detection, and compliant motion control. This sensor array works in conjunction with proprietary algorithms to achieve the robot's exceptional repeatability of ±0.02mm while maintaining safe collaborative operation. The robot can operate at speeds up to 3 m/s while continuously monitoring for collisions and unexpected forces.
Dobot's control system architecture supports multiple programming methods including graphical blockly programming, scripting, and direct API integration, making it accessible to users with varying technical backgrounds. The IP54-rated construction with sealed joints and protective coatings allows deployment in environments where dust and moisture are present, expanding its usability beyond traditional clean manufacturing settings. The robot's energy-efficient design and lightweight construction reduce operational costs while maintaining industrial durability standards.
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Deployment Evidence
Dobot CR Series — Official Product Page
Dobot CR Series collaborative robots are widely deployed in SME manufacturing across Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe with full ROS 2 driver support.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Windows, ROS 1 (Noetic), ROS 2, Python, C++
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 hrs | — |
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | Ethernet, Modbus, TCP/IP |
Environment
| IP Rating | IP54 |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Max Speed | 3 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 5 kg |
| Reach | 900 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.03 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 24 kg |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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