AUBO-i5 vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i5 (AUBO Robotics) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i5China
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- AUBO-i5—
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i50 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i5$18,600–$24,840 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i5ACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i55 kg
- MiniCobo1 kg
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i524 kg
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i53.4 m/s
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Reach
- AUBO-i5886.5 mm
- MiniCobo580 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i56
- MiniCobo6
Repeatability
- AUBO-i5±0.02 mm
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i5ceiling, floor, wall
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- AUBO-i5IP54
- MiniCoboIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i5Cat3 PLd
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i5joint level all
- MiniCobonone
Safety I/O Pairs
- AUBO-i516
- MiniCobo—
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i524 7 continuous
- MiniCobo—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i50.5 hrs
- MiniCobo—
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i5Yes
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i5Yes
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i5teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i5iso 9283
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Tool Changer Support
- AUBO-i5manual
- MiniCobo—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- AUBO-i5Yes
- MiniCobo—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i524V DC / 0V/12V/24V (0.8A)
- MiniCobo—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i5C, C++, C#, Lua
- MiniCobo—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i5Yes
- MiniCobo—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i5TCP/IP, Modbus-RTU, Modbus-TCP, Profinet
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i5Yes
- MiniCobo—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i5$18,600–$24,840 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i5—
- MiniCobo2 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| 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) | $18,600–$24,840 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 1 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 24 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3.4 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 886.5 mm | 580 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | ceiling, floor, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | 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 (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app | Graphic Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC / 0V/12V/24V (0.8A) | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C, C++, C#, Lua | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus-RTU, Modbus-TCP, Profinet | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $18,600–$24,840 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, 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-i5 | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $21,720 | $13,313 |
| Payback period | 5.2 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $228,280 | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1051% | +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-i5 and MiniCobo?
AUBO-i5 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How do AUBO-i5 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i5 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-i5 compare to MiniCobo?
AUBO-i5 has a reach of 886.5 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.
Are AUBO-i5 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-i5 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-i5 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.