AUBO-i20 vs JAKA MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and JAKA MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- JAKA MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- JAKA MiniCobo—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- JAKA MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- JAKA MiniCobo$6,900 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- JAKA MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- JAKA MiniCobo2 kg
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- JAKA MiniCobo9.9 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- JAKA MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- JAKA MiniCobo580 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- JAKA MiniCobo6
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- JAKA MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- JAKA MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- JAKA MiniCoboIP40
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- JAKA MiniCoboISO 10218-1: 2011
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- JAKA MiniCobonone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- JAKA MiniCobo—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- JAKA MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- JAKA MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- JAKA MiniCoboGraphical programming, free-drive
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- JAKA MiniCobo—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- JAKA MiniCobo—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- JAKA MiniCobo—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- JAKA MiniCobo—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- JAKA MiniCoboTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- JAKA MiniCobo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- JAKA MiniCobo$6,900 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- JAKA MiniCobo—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 2 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 9.9 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 580 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP40 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO 10218-1: 2011 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | Graphical programming, free-drive |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,900 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, 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 | AUBO-i20 | JAKA MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $6,900 |
| Payback period | — | 1.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $243,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +3523% |
AUBO-i20 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and JAKA MiniCobo?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. JAKA MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How do AUBO-i20 and JAKA MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. JAKA MiniCobo grades A. 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-i20 compare to JAKA MiniCobo?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. JAKA MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and JAKA 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-i20 and JAKA 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
AUBO-i20 vs JAKA 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.