AE3-401S vs MiniCobo

Side-by-side comparison of AE3-401S (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AE3-401SA

MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AE3-401SChina
MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

AE3-401S—
MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

AE3-401S0 Deployments
MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AE3-401S$13,000 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

AE3-401SACTIVE
MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

AE3-401S11.2 kg
MiniCobo9.4 kg

Max TCP Speed

AE3-401S—
MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Payload

AE3-401S3 kg
MiniCobo1 kg

Reach

AE3-401S500 mm
MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom

AE3-401S4
MiniCobo6

Repeatability

AE3-401S±0.02 mm
MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Mounting Options

AE3-401Stable, workstation
MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

AE3-401SIP65
MiniCoboIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

AE3-401SISO/TS 15066
MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AE3-401Snone
MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

AE3-401S—
MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

AE3-401S—
MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

AE3-401Steach_pendant
MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AE3-401S—
MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

AE3-401SEthercat, Profinet, Ethernet
MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

AE3-401S$13,000 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

AE3-401S1 yrs
MiniCobo2 yrs

Lead Time

AE3-401S1 wks
MiniCobo—

	AE3-401ScobotAE Robotics Co., Ltd. ARobo Index	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	China	China
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$13,000 USD	$13,313 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	11.2 kg	9.4 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Payload (values differ)	3 kg	1 kg
Reach (values differ)	500 mm	580 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	4	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.02 mm	±0.1 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	table, workstation	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating (values differ)	IP65	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating	ISO/TS 15066	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	teach_pendant	Graphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet	EtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$13,000 USD	$13,313 USD
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	2 yrs
Lead Time (values differ)	1 wks	—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AE3-401S	MiniCobo
Investment	$13,000	$13,313
Payback period	3.1 mo	3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$237,000	$236,688
ROI (5 yr)	+1823%	+1778%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes AE3-401S and MiniCobo?

AE3-401S is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

How much does AE3-401S cost compared to MiniCobo?

AE3-401S is listed at $13,000. MiniCobo is listed at $13,313.

How do AE3-401S and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

AE3-401S grades A on the Robo Index. MiniCobo grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of AE3-401S compare to MiniCobo?

AE3-401S has a reach of 560 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are AE3-401S and MiniCobo in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AE3-401S and MiniCobo?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.

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About this comparison

AE3-401S vs MiniCobo compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.