AUBO-i3 vs MiniCobo

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i3 (AUBO) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-i3BBB

MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-i3United States
MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

AUBO-i3—
MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

AUBO-i30 Deployments
MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AUBO-i3$16,500–$18,100 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

AUBO-i3ACTIVE
MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

AUBO-i316 kg
MiniCobo9.4 kg

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-i31.9 m/s
MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Payload

AUBO-i33 kg
MiniCobo1 kg

Reach

AUBO-i3625 mm
MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-i36
MiniCobo6

Repeatability

AUBO-i3±0.05 mm
MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Mounting Options

AUBO-i3—
MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

AUBO-i3IP54
MiniCoboIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-i3PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2
MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-i3none
MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

AUBO-i30.5 hrs
MiniCobo—

No-Code Capable

AUBO-i3Yes
MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

AUBO-i3No
MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

AUBO-i3code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant
MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-i3—
MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

AUBO-i3Yes
MiniCobo—

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-i3Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP
MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

AUBO-i3$16,500–$18,100 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

AUBO-i3—
MiniCobo2 yrs

	AUBO-i3cobotAUBO BBBRobo Index	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	United States	China
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$16,500–$18,100 USD	$13,313 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	16 kg	9.4 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	1.9 m/s	1.5 m/s
Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	3 kg	1 kg
Reach (values differ)	625 mm	580 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.1 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	—	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating	IP54	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	0.5 hrs	—
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming	No	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant	Graphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP	EtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$16,500–$18,100 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, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, 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-i3	MiniCobo
Investment	$17,300	$13,313
Payback period	4.2 mo	3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$232,700	$236,688
ROI (5 yr)	+1345%	+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-i3 and MiniCobo?

AUBO-i3 is made by AUBO, based in US. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

How do AUBO-i3 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-i3 grades BBB 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-i3 compare to MiniCobo?

AUBO-i3 has a reach of 625 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are AUBO-i3 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-i3 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

AUBO-i3 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.