CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm (Huazhong CNC) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmChina
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm0 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmContact for quote
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobo580 mm
Repeatability
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Payload
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobo1 kg
IP Rating
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCoboIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobo6
Max TCP Speed
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Mounting Options
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Armdrag_and_drop, code_ros
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
- MiniCobo—
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmContact for quote
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
- MiniCobo2 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 580 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 9.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, code_ros | Graphic Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| 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, 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 | CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $13,313 |
| Payback period | — | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1778% |
CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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 CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm and MiniCobo?
CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm is made by Huazhong CNC, based in CN. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How do CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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.
Are CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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 CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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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CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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.