Cobot 3000 vs LBR iisy 8 R930
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cobot 3000—
- LBR iisy 8 R930Germany
Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- LBR iisy 8 R9300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- LBR iisy 8 R930ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R93043.2 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R9308 kg
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930930 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- LBR iisy 8 R9307
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- LBR iisy 8 R930All directions
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- LBR iisy 8 R930IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- LBR iisy 8 R930ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- LBR iisy 8 R930none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Cobot 3000—
- LBR iisy 8 R9300.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- LBR iisy 8 R930Yes
Offline Programming
- Cobot 3000—
- LBR iisy 8 R930No
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- LBR iisy 8 R930teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Cobot 3000—
- LBR iisy 8 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
CaaS / Month
- Cobot 3000—
- LBR iisy 8 R930$1,000
Warranty
- Cobot 3000—
- LBR iisy 8 R9301 yrs
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $31,099 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 39 kg | 43.2 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 8 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 930 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | All directions |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $31,099 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy
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 | LBR iisy 8 R930 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,000 | $31,099 |
| Payback period | 1.2 mo | 7.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,000 | $218,901 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4900% | +704% |
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 LBR iisy 8 R930?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to LBR iisy 8 R930?
Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. LBR iisy 8 R930 is listed at $31,099.
How do Cobot 3000 and LBR iisy 8 R930 compare on the Robo Score?
Cobot 3000 scores 69.1 on the Robo Score. LBR iisy 8 R930 scores 65.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Cobot 3000 compare to LBR iisy 8 R930?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 and LBR iisy 8 R930 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 LBR iisy 8 R930?
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 LBR iisy 8 R930 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 Score is calculated.