Cobot 3000 vs RB5-850E

Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Cobot 3000A

RB5-850EAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Cobot 3000—
RB5-850ESouth Korea

Year First Available

Cobot 30002023
RB5-850E2011

Verified Deployments

Cobot 30000 Deployments
RB5-850E0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
RB5-850E$22,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Cobot 30008 hrs
RB5-850E—

Availability Status

Cobot 3000ACTIVE
RB5-850EACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Cobot 30001,450 mm
RB5-850E927.7 mm

Repeatability

Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
RB5-850E±0.05 mm

Payload

Cobot 300010 kg
RB5-850E5 kg

IP Rating

Cobot 3000IP54
RB5-850EIP66

Degrees of Freedom

Cobot 30006
RB5-850E6

Max TCP Speed

Cobot 30002.5 m/s
RB5-850E—

Robot Weight

Cobot 300039 kg
RB5-850E22 kg

Mounting Options

Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
RB5-850E—

Safety

Safety Rating

Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

Cobot 3000none
RB5-850Enone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

Cobot 3000—
RB5-850E1 hrs

Programming Interface

Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
RB5-850Eno_code_gui

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Cobot 3000—
RB5-850EM10 12-pin

Commercial

Price (USD)

Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
RB5-850E$22,000 USD

Lead Time

Cobot 30006 wks
RB5-850E—

	Cobot 3000cobotFuture Robotics Inc. ARobo Index	RB5-850EcobotRainbow Robotics Co., Ltd. AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	South Korea
Year First Available (values differ)	2023	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$5,000 USD	$22,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	8 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	1,450 mm	927.7 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.05 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	10 kg	5 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP54	IP66
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2.5 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	39 kg	22 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor/ceiling/wall	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function	ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	—	1 hrs
Programming Interface (values differ)	Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information	no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	M10 12-pin
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$5,000 USD	$22,000 USD
Lead Time (values differ)	6 wks	—

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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, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, 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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Cobot 3000	RB5-850E
Investment	$5,000	$22,000
Payback period	1.2 mo	5.3 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$245,000	$228,000
ROI (5 yr)	+4900%	+1036%

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 Cobot 3000 and RB5-850E?

Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.

When were Cobot 3000 and RB5-850E launched?

Cobot 3000 launched in 2023. RB5-850E launched in 2011.

How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to RB5-850E?

Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. RB5-850E is listed at $22,000.

How do Cobot 3000 and RB5-850E compare on the Robo Index?

Cobot 3000 grades A on the Robo Index. RB5-850E 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 RB5-850E?

Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm.

Are Cobot 3000 and RB5-850E 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 RB5-850E?

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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Cobot 3000 vs RB5-850E 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.