Cobot 3000 vs F-EA Economical
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and F-EA Economical (Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023

- F-EA Economical—

Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments

- F-EA Economical0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD

- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs

- F-EA Economical—

Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE

- F-EA EconomicalACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg

- F-EA Economical10 kg

Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s

- F-EA Economical—

Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm

- F-EA Economical1,350 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006

- F-EA Economical6

Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm

- F-EA Economical±0.03 mm

Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg

- F-EA Economical38.5 kg

Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall

- F-EA Economicalfloor/ceiling/wall

IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54

- F-EA Economical—

Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function

- F-EA EconomicalISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none

- F-EA Economicalnone

Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information

- F-EA Economicalteach_pendant, drag_and_drop

Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD

- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD

Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks

- F-EA Economical5 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 (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $17,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 10 kg | 10 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,350 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 38.5 kg |
| Mounting Options | floor/ceiling/wall | floor/ceiling/wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $17,000 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | 5 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | Cobot 3000 | F-EA Economical |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,000 | $17,000 |
| Payback period | 1.2 mo | 4.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,000 | $233,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4900% | +1371% |
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 Cobot 3000 and F-EA Economical?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. F-EA Economical is made by Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd.
How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to F-EA Economical?
Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. F-EA Economical is listed at $17,000.
How do Cobot 3000 and F-EA Economical compare on the Robo Index?
Cobot 3000 grades A on the Robo Index. F-EA Economical 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 Cobot 3000 compare to F-EA Economical?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. F-EA Economical has a reach of 1350 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 and F-EA Economical 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 F-EA Economical?
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 F-EA Economical 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.