Fairino FR3 vs MiniCobo

Side-by-side comparison of Fairino FR3 (FAIRINO) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Fairino FR3A

MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Fairino FR3China
MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

Fairino FR3—
MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

Fairino FR30 Deployments
MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Fairino FR3$3,488–$7,499 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

Fairino FR3ACTIVE
MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Fairino FR33 kg
MiniCobo1 kg

Max TCP Speed

Fairino FR31 m/s
MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Reach

Fairino FR3622 mm
MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Fairino FR36
MiniCobo6

Repeatability

Fairino FR3±0.02 mm
MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Robot Weight

Fairino FR315 kg
MiniCobo9.4 kg

Mounting Options

Fairino FR3—
MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

Fairino FR3IP65
MiniCoboIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

Fairino FR3PLd Cat 3
MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

Fairino FR3none
MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Fairino FR3—
MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

Fairino FR3—
MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

Fairino FR3C#, C++, Python, ROS/ROS2
MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Fairino FR3—
MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Fairino FR3Yes
MiniCobo—

Fieldbus Protocols

Fairino FR3TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT
MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

Fairino FR3$3,488–$7,499 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

Fairino FR3—
MiniCobo2 yrs

Lead Time

Fairino FR31 wks
MiniCobo—

	Fairino FR3cobotFAIRINO ARobo Index	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index
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)	$3,488–$7,499 USD	$13,313 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	3 kg	1 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	1 m/s	1.5 m/s
Reach (values differ)	622 mm	580 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.02 mm	±0.1 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	15 kg	9.4 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	—	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating (values differ)	IP65	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	PLd Cat 3	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)	C#, C++, Python, ROS/ROS2	Graphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, EtherCAT	EtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$3,488–$7,499 USD	$13,313 USD
Warranty (values differ)	—	2 yrs
Lead Time (values differ)	1 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, 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	Fairino FR3	MiniCobo
Investment	$5,494	$13,313
Payback period	1.3 mo	3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$244,507	$236,688
ROI (5 yr)	+4451%	+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 Fairino FR3 and MiniCobo?

Fairino FR3 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

How do Fairino FR3 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

Fairino FR3 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 Fairino FR3 compare to MiniCobo?

Fairino FR3 has a reach of 622 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are Fairino FR3 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 FR3 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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Fairino FR3 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.