Cobot 3000 vs EWR-DZ18
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and EWR-DZ18 (Jiangsu Novotech Electronic 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
- EWR-DZ18—
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- EWR-DZ180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- EWR-DZ18$9,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- EWR-DZ18—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- EWR-DZ18ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- EWR-DZ18IP54
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- EWR-DZ1818 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- EWR-DZ183 m/s
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- EWR-DZ181,100 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- EWR-DZ186
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- EWR-DZ18±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- EWR-DZ1858 kg
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- EWR-DZ18floor, inverted
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- EWR-DZ18UL
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- EWR-DZ18none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- EWR-DZ18Yes
Offline Programming
- Cobot 3000—
- EWR-DZ18No
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- EWR-DZ18easy-to-use programming system
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Cobot 3000—
- EWR-DZ18Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Cobot 3000—
- EWR-DZ18TCP/IP, Modbus
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- EWR-DZ18$9,900 USD
Warranty
- Cobot 3000—
- EWR-DZ181 yrs
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- EWR-DZ186 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $9,900 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) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 18 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,100 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 58 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | floor, inverted |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | UL |
| 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 | easy-to-use programming system |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $9,900 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time | 6 wks | 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 EWR-DZ18?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. EWR-DZ18 is made by Jiangsu Novotech Electronic Technology Co., Ltd..
How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to EWR-DZ18?
Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. EWR-DZ18 is listed at $9,900.
How do Cobot 3000 and EWR-DZ18 compare on the Robo Index?
Cobot 3000 scores 90/100. EWR-DZ18 scores 84/100. 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 EWR-DZ18?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. EWR-DZ18 has a reach of 1889 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 and EWR-DZ18 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 EWR-DZ18?
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 EWR-DZ18 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.