EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated February 20, 2019, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of FARO Technologies, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of FARO Technologies, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-160660, File 

No. 333-197762 and File No. 333-226491).

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Orlando, Florida

February 20, 2019