Edgewater Automation vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of Edgewater Automation (Edgewater Automation) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Edgewater AutomationUnited States
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- Edgewater Automation0 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Edgewater AutomationContact for quote
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- Edgewater AutomationACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCoboIP54
Reach
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobo580 mm
Payload
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobo1 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobo6
Max TCP Speed
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Mounting Options
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- Edgewater AutomationISO 9001:2015, UL508
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Edgewater Automationnone
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Edgewater AutomationContact for quote
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- Edgewater Automation—
- MiniCobo2 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | 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 | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 580 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| 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 9001:2015, UL508 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | — | 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 | Edgewater Automation | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $13,313 |
| Payback period | — | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1778% |
Edgewater Automation 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Edgewater Automation and MiniCobo?
Edgewater Automation is made by Edgewater Automation, based in US. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How do Edgewater Automation and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
Edgewater Automation 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 Edgewater Automation 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 Edgewater Automation 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
Edgewater Automation 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.