AP002 Air Nippers Modules vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of AP002 Air Nippers Modules (ACY Automation Inc.) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesTaiwan
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules0 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesContact for quote
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesIP66
- MiniCoboIP54
Reach
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobo580 mm
Payload
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobo1 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobo6
Max TCP Speed
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Mounting Options
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesContact for quote
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- MiniCobo2 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 580 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 9.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | — | Graphic Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $13,313 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AP002 Air Nippers Modules | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $13,313 |
| Payback period | — | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1778% |
AP002 Air Nippers Modules has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 AP002 Air Nippers Modules and MiniCobo?
AP002 Air Nippers Modules is made by ACY Automation Inc., based in TW. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How do AP002 Air Nippers Modules and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
AP002 Air Nippers Modules grades BB 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.
Are AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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 AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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
AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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.