Cobot 3000 vs xArm 850
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and xArm 850 (UFACTORY) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850China
Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023
- xArm 850—
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- xArm 8500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000
- xArm 850$8,999
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- xArm 850—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- xArm 850ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- xArm 850850 mm
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- xArm 850±0.02 mm
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- xArm 8505 kg
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- xArm 850—
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- xArm 8506
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- xArm 8501 m/s
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- xArm 85020 kg
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- xArm 850floor, ceiling, wall, rail
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- xArm 850ISO Class 5
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- xArm 850joint level all
Safety I/O Pairs
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 85016
Duty Cycle
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 85024 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850Yes
Offline Programming
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850Yes
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- xArm 850code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850iso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 85048VDC
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850Python, C++
ROS Compatible
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 850Yes
Reliability
MTBF
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 85015,000 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000
- xArm 850$8,999
Warranty
- Cobot 3000—
- xArm 8501 yrs
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- xArm 8508 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 | $8,999 |
| 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 | 850 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 20 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | ISO Class 5 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 16 |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 48VDC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 15,000 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 | $8,999 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | 8 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Cobot 3000 and xArm 850?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. xArm 850 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN.
How much does Cobot 3000 cost compared to xArm 850?
Cobot 3000 is listed at $5,000. xArm 850 is listed at $8,999.
How do Cobot 3000 and xArm 850 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Cobot 3000 scores 56/100. xArm 850 scores 46/100. The Product Score 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 xArm 850?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. xArm 850 has a reach of 1214 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 and xArm 850 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 xArm 850?
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 xArm 850 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.