Cobot 3000 vs Desktop Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023
- Desktop Robot2020
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- Desktop Robot—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- Desktop RobotIP20
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- Desktop Robot440 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- Desktop Robot19
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- Desktop Robot8 kg
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- Desktop Robotdesktop
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- Desktop Robotnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- Desktop RobotYes
Offline Programming
- Cobot 3000—
- Desktop RobotNo
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Cobot 3000—
- Desktop RobotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Cobot 3000—
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
Warranty
- Cobot 3000—
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- Desktop Robot—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $28,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP20 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 0.8 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 440 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 19 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 8 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | desktop |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | drag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $28,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cobot 3000 and Desktop Robot?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd..
When were Cobot 3000 and Desktop Robot launched?
Cobot 3000 launched in 2023. Desktop Robot launched in 2020.
How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to Desktop Robot?
Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. Desktop Robot is listed at $28,000.
How do Cobot 3000 and Desktop Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Cobot 3000 scores 90/100. Desktop Robot scores 97/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Cobot 3000 compare to Desktop Robot?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 and Desktop Robot 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 Cobot 3000 and Desktop Robot?
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
Cobot 3000 vs Desktop Robot 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.