What is the collaborative robot FAIRINO?

What Is the Collaborative Robot FAIRINO?

A Thorough Introduction to the Next-Generation Cobot Known for Its Low Cost and High Performance

As the adoption of collaborative robots (cobots) rapidly expands among small and medium-sized manufacturers, FAIRINO is gaining attention as a robot that is both high-performance and affordable, while remaining easy for beginners to operate.

The reason is that China's FAIR INNOVATION manufactures its reducers and servo motors entirely in-house, achieving exceptional cost competitiveness.

What Is FAIRINO?

FAIRINO is a collaborative robot brand developed by the Chinese robotics manufacturer FAIR INNOVATION.

The company originally specialized in motors and reducers and experienced rapid growth after entering the robotics market with investment from Alibaba.

Main Features of FAIRINO

The following four points explain why FAIRINO is chosen by many manufacturers.

1. Extremely Competitive Pricing

FAIRINO robot arm models start from 300,000 THB, making them highly accessible.

Compared to typical collaborative robots, FAIRINO offers a significantly lower investment cost, reducing the barrier to automation.

2. High Safety Without Safety Fences

FAIRINO robots are equipped with standard collision detection functions and automatically stop when contact with a person is detected.

As a result, they can often be deployed without safety fences, making them ideal for space-constrained production environments.

3. Easy Operation for Beginners

• Direct teaching by manually guiding the robot
• Intuitive user interface

Many users report being able to operate the robot within about an hour, even without programming experience.

4. Suitable for a Wide Range of Applications

FAIRINO robots are widely used in the following applications.

• Pick and place
• Loading and unloading workpieces from machine tools
• Screw fastening
• Welding
• Palletizing

FAIRINO Product Lineup (FR Series)

FAIRINO offers multiple models to meet different production requirements.

Models such as the FR5 are ideal for high-mix, low-volume production, while the FR20 is suitable for heavier industrial applications.

FAIRINO Case Studies

Examples of Doubled Productivity and Dramatically Reduced Defect Rates

The following results have been reported after implementing FAIRINO.

• Production volume doubled
• Defect rate improved from 9% to 0.2%
• Labor requirement reduced from 1.4 operators to 1 operator

Even in precision workpiece positioning operations, some users have reported that defects were virtually eliminated thanks to the robot's stable and accurate performance.

Why Is FAIRINO Both Affordable and High-Performance?

FAIRINO achieves its competitive pricing through the following three factors.

1. Complete in-house production of core components, including reducers and motors
2. 70% automation of the robot manufacturing process
3. Economies of scale from more than 15,000 units sold worldwide

These cost reductions make FAIRINO an attractive collaborative robot solution for manufacturers seeking affordable automation.

Who Should Consider FAIRINO?

FAIRINO is particularly suitable for factories facing the following challenges.

• Implementing collaborative robots for the first time
• Reducing automation costs in small and medium-sized operations
• Managing frequent changeovers in high-mix, low-volume production
• Automating repetitive tasks such as machine loading and unloading
• Addressing labor shortages and skill-transfer challenges

Summary: FAIRINO Is One of the Most Accessible Collaborative Robots Available Today

FAIRINO combines affordability, ease of operation, high performance, and application flexibility, making it an excellent solution for manufacturing automation.

While keeping implementation costs low, it can help manufacturers achieve:

• Reduced labor shortages
• Improved productivity
• Lower defect rates

As a result, FAIRINO adoption continues to increase rapidly.

Companies considering FAIRINO may find it beneficial to start with a core model such as the FR5.

Shodensha (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is an authorized FAIRINO partner and provides sales and maintenance services throughout Thailand.

Customers can visit our showroom to experience live demonstrations and evaluate applications at our test center. Please feel free to contact us for more information.