Expert Comparison 2026
LBR iiwa 14 vs CRX-25iA
Spec Comparison
| Spec | LBR iiwa 14 | CRX-25iA |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Collaborative | Collaborative |
| Price | $68,000 | $48,000 |
| Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Weight | 29.9kg | 62kg |
| Payload | 14kg | 25kg |
| Speed | 1m/s | 2m/s |
| DOF | 7 | 6 |
| OS | Sunrise | FANUC TP |
AI and Software
LBR iiwa 14
- Sunrise OS
CRX-25iA
- iHMI
- Path Learning
Expert VerdictWinner: CRX-25iA
FANUC CRX-25 Wins: Ease of Deployment vs Research-Grade Precision
FANUC CRX-25's tablet-based hand-guided programming, IP67 rating, and proven field deployment across automotive and electronics manufacturing outweigh KUKA LBR iiwa's superior force-torque sensing and research pedigree for operators prioritizing fast shop-floor integration.
CRX-25iA is better for
Automotive assembly, electronics manufacturing, fast-deploy cobot integration for non-experts
LBR iiwa 14 is better for
Precision force-controlled assembly, academic robotics research, high-sensitivity contact tasks