Collaboration Robot vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of Collaboration Robot (Suzhou Veichi Electric Co., Ltd.) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Collaboration Robot—
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- Collaboration Robot—
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- Collaboration Robot0 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Collaboration RobotContact for quote
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- Collaboration RobotACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Collaboration Robot154 kg
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Collaboration Robot—
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Payload
- Collaboration Robot30 kg
- MiniCobo1 kg
Reach
- Collaboration Robot1,800 mm
- MiniCobo580 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Collaboration Robot—
- MiniCobo6
Repeatability
- Collaboration Robot±0.1 mm
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- Collaboration Robotany angle
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- Collaboration RobotIP54
- MiniCoboIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- Collaboration RobotEN ISO13849-1 Cat 3 + EN ISO10218-1 + European Union CE certification
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Collaboration Robotnone
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Collaboration RobotNo
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- Collaboration RobotNo
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- Collaboration Robotdrag teaching, graphic pages
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Collaboration Robot—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Collaboration Robot—
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Collaboration RobotContact for quote
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- Collaboration Robot—
- MiniCobo2 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 154 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 580 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | any angle | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | EN ISO13849-1 Cat 3 + EN ISO10218-1 + European Union CE certification | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag teaching, graphic pages | Graphic Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $13,313 USD |
| 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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 | Collaboration Robot | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $13,313 |
| Payback period | — | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1778% |
Collaboration Robot has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Collaboration Robot and MiniCobo?
Collaboration Robot is made by Suzhou Veichi Electric Co., Ltd.. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How do Collaboration Robot and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
Collaboration Robot grades A on the Robo Index. MiniCobo 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.
Are Collaboration Robot and MiniCobo 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 Collaboration Robot and MiniCobo?
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
Collaboration Robot vs MiniCobo 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.