CR-1212 vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of CR-1212 (Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-1212—
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- CR-1212—
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- CR-12120 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CR-1212$7,600–$9,000 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- CR-1212ACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- CR-1212±0.1 mm
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- CR-1212IP65 (front panel)
- MiniCoboIP54
Reach
- CR-12121,283 mm
- MiniCobo580 mm
Payload
- CR-121212 kg
- MiniCobo1 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-12126
- MiniCobo6
Max TCP Speed
- CR-12123 m/s
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- CR-12121.8 kg
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Mounting Options
- CR-1212embedded, cabinet
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-1212CCC, CE, FCC, EMC, CB, ROHS
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-1212—
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-1212—
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- CR-1212—
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- CR-1212teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CR-1212—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-1212—
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-1212$7,600–$9,000 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- CR-12123 yrs
- MiniCobo2 yrs
Lead Time
- CR-12121 wks
- MiniCobo—
| 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) | $7,600–$9,000 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 (front panel) | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,283 mm | 580 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | 1 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 1.8 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | embedded, cabinet | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CCC, CE, FCC, EMC, CB, ROHS | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python | 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) | $7,600–$9,000 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 1 wks | — |
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
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 | CR-1212 | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $8,300 | $13,313 |
| Payback period | 2.0 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $241,700 | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +2912% | +1778% |
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 CR-1212 and MiniCobo?
CR-1212 is made by Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How do CR-1212 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
CR-1212 grades BBB 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.
How does the reach of CR-1212 compare to MiniCobo?
CR-1212 has a reach of 1283 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.
Are CR-1212 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 CR-1212 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
CR-1212 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.