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DOBOT CR3L

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The DOBOT CR3L is a legacy ultra-long-reach collaborative robot built for light machine tending, sorting, inspection, loading, unloading, and wide-area small-part handling.

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Payload
3 kg
Max Speed
Not publicly specified
Runtime
Mains powered
Navigation
PC, app and hand-guiding
Environment
Indoor industrial spaces
Best For
Long-reach light-part handling

OVERVIEW

The DOBOT CR3L is a previous-generation ultra-long-reach six-axis collaborative robot designed for light machine tending, sorting, inspection, loading, unloading, and wide-area small-part handling.

Introduced in 2022, it combines a 3 kg payload class with approximately 1,700 mm reach, giving lightweight tools access to broad workspaces, multiple fixtures, and deep machines.

The platform belongs to DOBOT’s original CR generation and supports the associated controller, programming software, hand-guided teaching, communications, and optional safety ecosystem.

As a legacy long-reach model, the CR3L remains most relevant for existing installations or applications that specifically depend on its unusually broad working envelope.

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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

1,700 mm reach

Ultra-long arm covers deep machines, broad inspection areas, and multiple stations.

3 kg payload class

Carries lightweight cameras, grippers, probes, tools, and small components.

Six-axis motion

Provides articulated orientation across a broad workspace.

Light-duty automation

Targets loading, unloading, sorting, inspection, and electronics workflows.

CR software ecosystem

Uses original CR-generation teaching, communications, controller, and optional safety tools.

Legacy platform

Sales ended in 2025; verify exact specifications and current CRA alternatives.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Collaborative robot arm

Main purpose

Long-reach light-part handling

Operating environment

Indoor industrial spaces

Deployment

Legacy; replaced by CRA models

Payload / load capacity

3 kg

Reach

1,700 mm max reach

Mobility

Fixed robotic arm

Manipulation

Grippers and inspection tools

Max speed

Not publicly specified

Runtime

Mains powered

Power source

Electric; controller-powered

Navigation / control

PC, app and hand-guiding

Sensors

Joint and collision sensing

Dimensions

Not publicly specified

Weight

Not publicly specified

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 CR3L cost? +

The DOBOT CR3L price has no current standard new-unit price because CR3L belongs to the original CR generation that ended sales in 2025. Any used or remaining-stock price must be evaluated against condition, controller, exact datasheet, software, long-arm calibration, integration and successor cost. 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 CR3L pricing or a system review through Anton Robots before approving a budget.

Where can I buy the DOBOT CR3L? +

You can request verified used or remaining-stock sourcing for the DOBOT CR3L through Anton Robots. Anton Robots helps buyers verify the exact robot, legitimate commercial route and complete automation package. CR3L is a legacy ultra-long-reach CR model and is not part of DOBOT’s current active CRA catalogue.

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 CR3L buying or sourcing guidance through Anton Robots.

Where can I find a DOBOT CR3L for sale? +

You may find a DOBOT CR3L for sale through integrators, remaining inventory, existing fleets and specialist resellers. Finding a DOBOT CR3L 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 the model plate, reach, payload, controller, firmware, cables, safety option, calibration, service history and parts support.

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 CR3L, contact Anton Robots. We can also compare it with other robots in the same category.

Can I get a quote for the DOBOT CR3L? +

There is no normal current CR3L new-product quote, but you can request a used-unit review or long-reach CRA 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 the exact unit, tool, load, required path accuracy, reach, process, safety, integration and replacement alternatives.

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 CR3L against other relevant robots.

What is included when you buy the DOBOT CR3L? +

A typical DOBOT CR3L package may include the long-reach arm, CR 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 CR3L arm
  • Compatible CR control box
  • Robot and power cables
  • Original CR software and firmware
  • Teaching application or interface
  • Lightweight tool, fixture and sensors
  • Inspection, calibration and recommissioning
  • Shipping, seller warranty and support

Because public CR3L specifications are less widely maintained, the serial-specific technical documentation is essential. 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 CR3L offer or availability review through Anton Robots before committing.

What are the payload and reach of the DOBOT CR3L? +

The DOBOT CR3L has a 3 kg payload and 1,700 mm maximum reach. The design prioritises reach rather than load, allowing a light tool to cover a much larger workspace than the standard CR3. 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 CR3L application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

How accurate and fast is the DOBOT CR3L? +

DOBOT specifies approximately ±0.03 mm repeatability under the original CR-generation specification. The long structure and small payload require careful validation of deflection, path quality and process tolerance. 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 CR3L application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

What applications suit the DOBOT CR3L? +

The DOBOT CR3L suits light machine tending, loading, unloading, sorting, inspection and wide-area small-part handling. The extended arm can reach multiple fixtures or deep equipment without a linear track in suitable applications. 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 CR3L application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Is the DOBOT CR3L a collaborative robot? +

Yes, the DOBOT CR3L 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 CR3L application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

How do you program and integrate the DOBOT CR3L? +

The DOBOT CR3L 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 CR3L application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

What replaced the DOBOT CR3L? +

The original DOBOT CR Series was replaced by the CRA Series after sales ended on December 31, 2025. DOBOT’s current CRA range includes long-arm models such as CR6AL with 6 kg payload and 1,800 mm working radius, but there is no simple one-for-one migration assumption. 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 CR3L application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Should I buy a used DOBOT CR3L? +

A used DOBOT CR3L 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 CR3L application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Can the DOBOT CR3L be shipped internationally? +

A verified DOBOT CR3L 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 long-arm transport protection, controller voltage, software, local integrator, parts, customs and calibration after delivery.

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 CR3L 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.

Is the DOBOT CR3L in stock and how long does delivery take? +

DOBOT CR3L availability and delivery time can change according to the exact variant, controller, production allocation, seller inventory, refurbishment work and integration scope. Supply depends on remaining inventory and used units rather than active production. 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 CR3L 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 CR3L? +

Before buying the DOBOT CR3L, confirm the warranty or seller guarantee, covered components, controller and software entitlement, exclusions, service territory, parts availability and repair process. Require inspection of joints, long-arm rigidity, repeatability, controller, cables and safety systems plus written 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 CR3L worth buying? +

The DOBOT CR3L is worth considering if you specifically need its unusual light-payload long-reach geometry and can secure a complete supported unit. Its strongest value comes from its approximately 1,700 mm reach, six-axis flexibility and ability to cover multiple light-duty work areas.

However, the purchase only makes sense when the exact model, payload, reach, controller, environment and support match the application. For a new project, a current long-reach CRA model normally provides the better software, performance and lifecycle path. 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.

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