Fairino FR16 vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of Fairino FR16 (FAIRINO) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Fairino FR16China
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- Fairino FR16—
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- Fairino FR160 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Fairino FR16$11,699 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- Fairino FR16ACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Fairino FR1640 kg
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Fairino FR162 m/s
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Payload
- Fairino FR1616 kg
- MiniCobo1 kg
Reach
- Fairino FR161,034 mm
- MiniCobo580 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Fairino FR166
- MiniCobo6
Repeatability
- Fairino FR16±0.03 mm
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- Fairino FR16floor, ceiling, wall, inverted
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- Fairino FR16IP54
- MiniCoboIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- Fairino FR16ISO 9283
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Fairino FR16none
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Fairino FR16—
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- Fairino FR16—
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- Fairino FR16no_code_gui, code_python
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Fairino FR16—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Fairino FR16Yes
- MiniCobo—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Fairino FR16Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, Profinet
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Fairino FR16$11,699 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- Fairino FR161.5 yrs
- 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) | $11,699 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 16 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,034 mm | 580 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | 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) | no_code_gui, code_python | Graphic Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, Profinet | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,699 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1.5 yrs | 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 | Fairino FR16 | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $11,699 | $13,313 |
| Payback period | 2.8 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $238,301 | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +2037% | +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 Fairino FR16 and MiniCobo?
Fairino FR16 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How much does Fairino FR16 cost compared to MiniCobo?
Fairino FR16 is listed at $11,699. MiniCobo is listed at $13,313.
How do Fairino FR16 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
Fairino FR16 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 Fairino FR16 compare to MiniCobo?
Fairino FR16 has a reach of 1034 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.
Are Fairino FR16 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 Fairino FR16 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
Fairino FR16 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.