AUBO-C5 vs MiniCobo

Q: Who makes AUBO-C5 and MiniCobo?

AUBO-C5 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

Q: How do AUBO-C5 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-C5 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.

Q: How does the reach of AUBO-C5 compare to MiniCobo?

AUBO-C5 has a reach of 886.5 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Q: Are AUBO-C5 and MiniCobo in the same category?

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

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AUBO-C5 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.

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-C5 (AUBO Robotics) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-C5A

MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-C5China
MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

AUBO-C5—
MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

AUBO-C50 Deployments
MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AUBO-C5$2,999–$5,000 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

AUBO-C5ACTIVE
MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

AUBO-C5±0.05 mm
MiniCobo±0.1 mm

IP Rating

AUBO-C5IP54
MiniCoboIP54

Reach

AUBO-C5625 mm
MiniCobo580 mm

Payload

AUBO-C53 kg
MiniCobo1 kg

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-C56
MiniCobo6

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-C52.8 m/s
MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Robot Weight

AUBO-C516 kg
MiniCobo9.4 kg

Mounting Options

AUBO-C5any_angle
MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-C5Cat3 PLd
MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-C5none
MiniCobonone

Safety I/O Pairs

AUBO-C516
MiniCobo—

Duty Cycle

AUBO-C524 7 continuous
MiniCobo—

Ease of Use

Setup Time

AUBO-C50.5 hrs
MiniCobo—

No-Code Capable

AUBO-C5Yes
MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

AUBO-C5No
MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

AUBO-C5teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-C5iso 9283 compatible
MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Integrated F/T Sensor

AUBO-C5Yes
MiniCobo—

Wrist Power Supply

AUBO-C524V DC / 12V DC / 0V selectable, 0.8A max
MiniCobo—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

AUBO-C5C, C++, C#, Lua
MiniCobo—

ROS Compatible

AUBO-C5Yes
MiniCobo—

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-C5Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

AUBO-C5$2,999–$5,000 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

AUBO-C5—
MiniCobo2 yrs

	AUBO-C5cobotAUBO Robotics 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)	$2,999–$5,000 USD	$13,313 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.1 mm
IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers)	IP54	IP54
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	625 mm	580 mm
Payload (values differ)	3 kg	1 kg
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2.8 m/s	1.5 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	16 kg	9.4 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	any_angle	floor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	Cat3 PLd	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Safety I/O Pairs (values differ)	16	—
Duty Cycle (values differ)	24 7 continuous	—
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	0.5 hrs	—
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming	No	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros	Graphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	iso 9283 compatible	ISO 9409-1-A50
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	Yes	—
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	24V DC / 12V DC / 0V selectable, 0.8A max	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	C, C++, C#, Lua	—
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)	EtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$2,999–$5,000 USD	$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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time

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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	AUBO-C5	MiniCobo
Investment	$4,000	$13,313
Payback period	< 1 mo	3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$246,001	$236,688
ROI (5 yr)	+6151%	+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 AUBO-C5 and MiniCobo?

AUBO-C5 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

How do AUBO-C5 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-C5 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 AUBO-C5 compare to MiniCobo?

AUBO-C5 has a reach of 886.5 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are AUBO-C5 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 AUBO-C5 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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AUBO-C5 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.