COBOTTA vs OB7 Stretch
Side-by-side comparison of COBOTTA (DENSO) and OB7 Stretch (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- COBOTTAJapan
- OB7 StretchUnited States
Year First Available
- COBOTTA2017
- OB7 Stretch2017
Verified Deployments
- COBOTTA0 Deployments
- OB7 Stretch0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- COBOTTA$14,505–$16,500
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
Availability Status
- COBOTTAACTIVE
- OB7 StretchACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- COBOTTA342 mm
- OB7 Stretch1,000 mm
Repeatability
- COBOTTA±0.03 mm
- OB7 Stretch±0.1 mm
Payload
- COBOTTA0.5 kg
- OB7 Stretch4.5 kg
IP Rating
- COBOTTAIP54
- OB7 StretchIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- COBOTTA6
- OB7 Stretch7
Max TCP Speed
- COBOTTA2.5 m/s
- OB7 Stretch—
Robot Weight
- COBOTTA11 kg
- OB7 Stretch22 kg
Mounting Options
- COBOTTAfloor, ceiling, wall
- OB7 Stretchfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- COBOTTAISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO/TS 15066:2016, IEC 60204-1:2016/A1:2021, EN 61000-6-7:2015
- OB7 StretchISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- COBOTTAjoint level all
- OB7 Stretchnone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- COBOTTA2 m/s
- OB7 Stretch—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- COBOTTA—
- OB7 Stretch1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- COBOTTAYes
- OB7 StretchYes
Offline Programming
- COBOTTAYes
- OB7 StretchYes
Programming Interface
- COBOTTAteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- OB7 StretchDrag-and-drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- COBOTTAISO 9409-1-A50
- OB7 StretchISO 9409-1-A50
Integrated F/T Sensor
- COBOTTAYes
- OB7 Stretch—
Wrist Power Supply
- COBOTTA12 V and 24 V
- OB7 Stretch—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- COBOTTAYes
- OB7 Stretch—
Fieldbus Protocols
- COBOTTAEtherCAT, ProfiNET, EtherNet IP
- OB7 StretchEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- COBOTTA$14,505–$16,500
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
Warranty
- COBOTTA—
- OB7 Stretch2 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available | 2017 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $14,505–$16,500 | $24,900 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 342 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 11 kg | 22 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO/TS 15066:2016, IEC 60204-1:2016/A1:2021, EN 61000-6-7:2015 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | Drag-and-drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1-A50 | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 12 V and 24 V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, ProfiNET, EtherNet IP | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,505–$16,500 | $24,900 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes COBOTTA and OB7 Stretch?
COBOTTA is made by DENSO, based in JP. OB7 Stretch is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
When were COBOTTA and OB7 Stretch launched?
COBOTTA launched in 2017. OB7 Stretch launched in 2017.
How do COBOTTA and OB7 Stretch compare on the Robolist Product Score?
COBOTTA scores 84/100. OB7 Stretch scores 97/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of COBOTTA compare to OB7 Stretch?
COBOTTA has a reach of 1066 mm. OB7 Stretch has a reach of 1250 mm.
Are COBOTTA and OB7 Stretch 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 COBOTTA and OB7 Stretch?
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
COBOTTA vs OB7 Stretch 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.