CR-35iA vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- CR-35iA—
- MiniCoboIP54
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- MiniCobo1 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- MiniCobo580 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- MiniCobo6
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Mounting Options
- CR-35iA—
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- CR-35iA—
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CR-35iA—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-35iA—
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- CR-35iA—
- MiniCobo2 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 1 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 580 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| 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) | teach_pendant | 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) | $78,750 USD | $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
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and MiniCobo?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
When were CR-35iA and MiniCobo launched?
CR-35iA launched in 2015. MiniCobo launched in 2014.
How do CR-35iA and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA scores 74/100. MiniCobo scores 69/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of CR-35iA compare to MiniCobo?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.
Are CR-35iA 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 CR-35iA 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
CR-35iA 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.