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The DOBOT CR16 is a legacy heavy-payload collaborative robot built for palletizing, machine tending, material handling, welding, assembly, inspection, and process automation.

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Payload
16 kg
Max Speed
3 m/s max TCP
Runtime
Mains powered
Navigation
PC, app and hand-guiding
Environment
Indoor industrial; IP54, 0–45 °C
Best For
Heavy handling and palletizing

OVERVIEW

The DOBOT CR16 is a previous-generation heavy-payload six-axis collaborative robot designed for palletizing, machine tending, material handling, welding, assembly, inspection, and process automation.

It combines a 16 kg payload, 1,000 mm working radius, 1,223 mm maximum reach, ±0.03 mm repeatability, maximum TCP speed of 3 m/s, an approximately 40 kg arm, and IP54 protection.

The platform supports hand-guided teaching, DobotStudio Pro, TCP/IP, Modbus, WiFi, controller I/O, end-of-arm RS485, and optional SafeSkin sensing.

As a legacy model, the CR16 remains most relevant for existing installations, used-unit sourcing, or projects that do not require the newer CR16A platform.

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APPLICATIONS AND USE CASE FIT

Cleaning
Warehouse transport
Material handling
Inspection
Security / patrol
Delivery / service runs
Palletizing / stacking
Pick and place / sorting
Welding / fabrication
Manufacturing automation
Human interaction / service
Home / personal use

KEY FEATURES

16 kg payload

Handles heavier grippers, boxes, workpieces, welding tools, and process equipment.

1,223 mm maximum reach

Covers pallets, machines, fixtures, and compact heavy-duty workspaces.

±0.03 mm repeatability

Supports repeatable handling, tending, welding, and assembly.

3 m/s TCP speed

Provides productive movement in validated safeguarded applications.

IP54 arm protection

Supports normal indoor industrial production environments.

Legacy CR platform

Sales ended in 2025; compare condition, support, and CR16A migration.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Collaborative robot arm

Main purpose

Heavy handling and palletizing

Operating environment

Indoor industrial; IP54, 0–45 °C

Deployment

Legacy CR-series cobot; CR16A and CR20A are current-generation alternatives

Payload / load capacity

16 kg

Reach

1,000 mm radius; 1,223 mm max

Mobility

Fixed robotic arm

Manipulation

Interchangeable industrial grippers and end effectors

Max speed

3 m/s max TCP

Runtime

Mains powered

Power source

48 VDC; 350 W

Navigation / control

PC, app and hand-guiding

Sensors

Joint and collision sensing

Dimensions

Not publicly specified

Weight

40 kg

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Worldwide via distributors
Manufacturer

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DOBOT CR16 cost? +

The DOBOT CR16 price has no current standard new-unit price because the original CR Series ended sales on December 31, 2025. Used-system cost depends on controller, SafeSkin, hours, load history, tooling, software, condition, recommissioning and warranty. A displayed arm price or used-market figure is not the final cost of a productive automation system. Buyers may also need a controller, teach pendant, end effector, dress pack, pedestal, guarding, safety equipment, software, integration, programming, shipping, taxes, commissioning, training, warranty and spare parts.

Before comparing offers, confirm the exact generation, reach, controller, environmental version, included equipment and support route. The better buying question is: what is included, what is excluded, and who guarantees the completed application?

You can request DOBOT CR16 pricing or a system review through Anton Robots before approving a budget.

Where can I buy the DOBOT CR16? +

You can request verified used or remaining-stock sourcing for the DOBOT CR16 through Anton Robots. Anton Robots helps buyers verify the exact robot, legitimate commercial route and complete automation package. The original CR16 is a legacy model succeeded by the current CR16A.

Before buying or importing a unit, confirm the full model code, generation, controller, software, payload data, delivery country, warranty, spare parts and local service. A family name, old brochure or secondary-market listing does not always identify the same mechanical arm or supported controller generation. Professional buyers should compare the complete cell and integration responsibility rather than choosing only the lowest robot price. For collaborative equipment, also verify the task risk assessment and selected safety functions.

To start, request DOBOT CR16 buying or sourcing guidance through Anton Robots. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, safety file, or production deployment.

Where can I find a DOBOT CR16 for sale? +

You may find a DOBOT CR16 for sale through integrators, factories, used-equipment specialists and Anton Robots. Finding a DOBOT CR16 for sale is only the first step. Buyers should verify whether the offer is current, new, used, refurbished, incomplete, controller-only, arm-only or unsupported outside its original region. Confirm CR16 rather than CR16A, serial number, controller, hours, firmware, cables, safety functions and service eligibility.

A useful comparison should cover the exact model code, serial number, manufacturing year, operating hours, controller, teach interface, cables, calibration status, service history, software licences, warranty and available parts. For used industrial robots, require a powered inspection and confirm that the selected integrator can recommission the system safely.

If you are looking for a DOBOT CR16, contact Anton Robots. We can also compare it with other robots in the same category.

Can I get a quote for the DOBOT CR16? +

There is no normal current CR16 new-product quote, but you can request a used-unit review or CR16A comparison through Anton Robots. A useful quotation should identify the exact robot and controller, end effector, payload and inertia assumptions, mounting structure, safety system, application software, fixtures, integration, commissioning, training and acceptance criteria. The proposal should define condition, payload, tool, process, reach, safety, integration, warranty and successor economics.

Buyers should provide the destination country, workpiece, tool, required reach, cycle time, environment, process, production schedule and any existing machines or fieldbus systems. That information allows the supplier to verify load data and determine whether the proposed configuration is technically suitable. The quote should state who owns programming, risk assessment, documentation and production acceptance.

Anton Robots can help compare the DOBOT CR16 against other relevant robots.

What is included when you buy the DOBOT CR16? +

A typical DOBOT CR16 package may include the arm, control box, robot cable, power equipment, software and selected teaching interface. The exact contents vary by country, seller, controller generation, configuration and product condition, so buyers should request a written list:

  • DOBOT CR16 arm
  • Compatible CR control box
  • Robot and power cables
  • DobotStudio Pro or supported software
  • Teaching application or interface
  • Heavy-duty tool, pedestal and fixtures
  • Safety equipment, recommissioning and training
  • Shipping, seller warranty and support

Heavy tooling, pedestal engineering, guarding and process equipment are normally separate. A robot arm alone does not create a working automation cell. Tooling, guarding, fixtures, software, machine interfaces, safety validation and production testing can equal or exceed the hardware cost. For used equipment, backups, cables, calibration data and compatible software are especially important.

You can request an itemised DOBOT CR16 offer or availability review through Anton Robots before committing.

What are the payload and reach of the DOBOT CR16? +

The DOBOT CR16 has a 16 kg payload and 1,223 mm maximum reach. The approximately 40 kg arm uses a 1,000 mm working radius and is designed around heavier collaborative tasks. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. The payload includes the gripper, tool, brackets, cables and workpiece, while the usable workspace depends on tool orientation and joint limits.

Before purchase or integration, verify combined load, centre of gravity, tool-centre-point reach, every required orientation, fixture position and future product range. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Use the specification as a starting point and preserve practical payload and reach margin.

You can request DOBOT CR16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

How accurate and fast is the DOBOT CR16? +

DOBOT specifies ±0.03 mm repeatability and a maximum TCP speed of 3 m/s. The compact reach for its payload can support stable heavy-part motion when the structure and load data are correct. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. Repeatability is not absolute accuracy, and the maximum catalogue speed may require reduction for collaborative operation, process quality or safety.

Before purchase or integration, verify process tolerance, path accuracy, load, speed mode, calibration, fixture, cycle time and acceptance measurement. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Validate the completed cell against the real process rather than the arm specification alone.

You can request DOBOT CR16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

What applications suit the DOBOT CR16? +

The DOBOT CR16 suits palletizing, machine tending, heavy handling, welding, assembly, dispensing and inspection. Its 16 kg payload supports larger grippers and workpieces than the smaller CR models. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. Tooling, vision, fixtures, machine interfaces and failure recovery determine whether the robot can perform the task reliably.

Before purchase or integration, verify workpiece, tool, reach, cycle, process force, environment, part presentation, safety and recovery from faults. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Purchase a task-specific cell rather than a bare arm without an application plan.

You can request DOBOT CR16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Is the DOBOT CR16 a collaborative robot? +

Yes, the DOBOT CR16 was sold as a six-axis collaborative robot. The CR generation supported configurable safety functions, hand-guided teaching and optional SafeSkin pre-collision sensing within suitable applications. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. A collaborative robot does not make sharp tools, hot processes, pinch points, unstable loads or surrounding machinery automatically safe.

Before purchase or integration, verify the full task risk assessment, tool hazards, speed, force, payload, stopping, safe zones, emergency stops and operator procedure. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Collaborative operation is a validated property of the completed application.

You can request DOBOT CR16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

How do you program and integrate the DOBOT CR16? +

The DOBOT CR16 supports DobotStudio Pro, teaching applications, TCP/IP, Modbus and controller I/O. The original CR platform also used end-of-arm RS485 and configurable digital and analogue interfaces for grippers, sensors and external equipment. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. Software, firmware, fieldbus functions and mobile applications may be legacy and must match the exact controller generation.

Before purchase or integration, verify controller model, firmware, software installer, licences, APIs, fieldbus, I/O, backups, cybersecurity and integrator support. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Secure the complete compatible software and controller package with any used robot.

You can request DOBOT CR16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

What replaced the DOBOT CR16? +

The original DOBOT CR Series was replaced by the CRA Series after sales ended on December 31, 2025. CR16A retains the 16 kg and 1,000 mm class while adding the current CRA controller, performance and support architecture. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. The successor may use a different controller, speed, safety architecture or workspace, so existing tooling and programs should not be assumed to transfer directly.

Before purchase or integration, verify payload, reach, speed, controller, mounting, tool flange, I/O, software migration, safety functions and integration cost. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. For a new project, the current CRA platform normally offers the clearer lifecycle path.

You can request DOBOT CR16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Should I buy a used DOBOT CR16? +

A used DOBOT CR16 can make sense for existing-fleet compatibility, a controlled budget or an application already validated on the CR generation. Authorised support and parts for sold CR-series robots may continue for a defined period, but condition and regional service vary. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. A low purchase price can be offset by battery-free controller repairs, joint wear, software incompatibility, missing cables and integration work.

Before purchase or integration, verify serial number, hours, joint noise, repeatability test, controller, cables, backups, safety functions, service history, warranty and successor cost. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Buy only after a powered inspection and a complete installed-cost comparison.

You can request DOBOT CR16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Can the DOBOT CR16 be shipped internationally? +

A verified DOBOT CR16 can be shipped internationally as legacy industrial equipment. Delivery depends on the destination country, product status, freight method, export controls, customs, electrical standards, controller configuration and local service coverage. Confirm lifting, freight, controller voltage, software, parts, local integration, customs and recommissioning.

Before ordering, confirm who acts as importer of record, whether the controller and software are supported in the destination and who will install, calibrate, commission and validate the robot. Industrial and collaborative arms require suitable packaging, lifting, mounting and protection against transit damage. You can request international availability for the DOBOT CR16 through Anton Robots so the complete route can be checked.

Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, safety file, or production deployment. The selected supplier should record the final configuration, software version, support scope and acceptance criteria in the purchase documentation before commissioning.

Is the DOBOT CR16 in stock and how long does delivery take? +

DOBOT CR16 availability and delivery time can change according to the exact variant, controller, production allocation, seller inventory, refurbishment work and integration scope. Supply is limited to remaining inventory, installed systems and refurbished equipment. A robot appearing online should not automatically be treated as a complete locally stocked system.

Before committing to a production date, ask whether the quoted arm is built to order, physically in stock, used, refurbished or only subject to manufacturer confirmation. Lead time can also be affected by tooling, safety equipment, fixtures, software, freight, customs, commissioning and factory acceptance testing. You can request current DOBOT CR16 availability through Anton Robots.

Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, safety file, or production deployment. The selected supplier should record the final configuration, software version, support scope and acceptance criteria in the purchase documentation before commissioning.

What warranty and support should I check for the DOBOT CR16? +

Before buying the DOBOT CR16, confirm the warranty or seller guarantee, covered components, controller and software entitlement, exclusions, service territory, parts availability and repair process. Require a powered load, joint, repeatability, controller and safety inspection plus clear parts support. Ask these questions:

  • Is the arm new, manufacturer-refurbished, integrator-refurbished, or sold as-is?
  • Who supports the controller, drives, motors, encoders, cables and teaching device?
  • Are backups, software licences and safety options included?
  • What response time and spare-parts commitment applies to production failures?
  • Who performs installation, risk assessment and application acceptance?
  • How long will the exact generation remain serviceable in the destination country?

Lifecycle support can be more important than the initial hardware price. Contact Anton Robots to review the package before purchase. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, safety file, or production deployment.

Is the DOBOT CR16 worth buying? +

The DOBOT CR16 is worth considering if you need CR16 compatibility or a complete healthy used system creates a substantial installed-cost advantage. Its strongest value comes from its 16 kg payload, compact heavy-duty workspace and broad handling and process capability.

However, the purchase only makes sense when the exact model, payload, reach, controller, environment and support match the application. For a new project, CR16A normally offers the clearer current controller, performance and lifecycle support. Buyers should compare complete installed cost, cycle time, expected uptime, energy, maintenance, integration risk and currently supported alternatives. For a production project, define measurable acceptance criteria before approving the cell rather than selecting a robot only by brand or nominal payload.

Compare other robots in the same category and request application advice through Anton Robots. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, safety file, or production deployment.

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