CRX-30iA vs MiniCobo

Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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CRX-30iAA

MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

CRX-30iAJapan
MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

CRX-30iA2021
MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

CRX-30iA0 Deployments
MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

CRX-30iAACTIVE
MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

CRX-30iA30 kg
MiniCobo1 kg

Max TCP Speed

CRX-30iA2 m/s
MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Reach

CRX-30iA1,756 mm
MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom

CRX-30iA6
MiniCobo6

Repeatability

CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Robot Weight

CRX-30iA135 kg
MiniCobo9.4 kg

Mounting Options

CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

CRX-30iAIP67
MiniCoboIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

CRX-30iAYes
MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

CRX-30iAYes
MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

CRX-30iA—
MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

CRX-30iA—
MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

CRX-30iA8 yrs
MiniCobo2 yrs

Lead Time

CRX-30iA8 wks
MiniCobo—

	CRX-30iAcobotFANUC ARobo Index	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$60,868–$67,989 USD	$13,313 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	30 kg	1 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	2 m/s	1.5 m/s
Reach (values differ)	1,756 mm	580 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.1 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	135 kg	9.4 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, angle	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating (values differ)	IP67	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating	ISO/TS 15066	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology	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)	$60,868–$67,989 USD	$13,313 USD
Warranty (values differ)	8 yrs	2 yrs
Lead Time (values differ)	8 wks	—

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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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	CRX-30iA	MiniCobo
Investment	$64,428	$13,313
Payback period	15.5 mo	3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$185,572	$236,688
ROI (5 yr)	+288%	+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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes CRX-30iA and MiniCobo?

CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

When were CRX-30iA and MiniCobo launched?

CRX-30iA launched in 2021. MiniCobo launched in 2014.

How do CRX-30iA and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

CRX-30iA 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.

How does the reach of CRX-30iA compare to MiniCobo?

CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are CRX-30iA 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 CRX-30iA 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

CRX-30iA 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.