CR-7iA vs MiniCobo

Side-by-side comparison of CR-7iA (FANUC) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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CR-7iAA

MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

CR-7iAJapan
MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

CR-7iA—
MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

CR-7iA0 Deployments
MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

CR-7iAContact for quote
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

CR-7iAACTIVE
MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

CR-7iA717 mm
MiniCobo580 mm

Repeatability

CR-7iA±0.03 mm
MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Payload

CR-7iA7 kg
MiniCobo1 kg

IP Rating

CR-7iA—
MiniCoboIP54

Degrees of Freedom

CR-7iA6
MiniCobo6

Max TCP Speed

CR-7iA4.4 m/s
MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Robot Weight

CR-7iA53 kg
MiniCobo9.4 kg

Mounting Options

CR-7iAfloor, inverted, angle
MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

Safety

Safety Rating

CR-7iAISO 10218-1:2011
MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

CR-7iAnone
MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

CR-7iA—
MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

CR-7iA—
MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

CR-7iAdrag_and_drop, code_python, no_code_gui
MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

CR-7iA—
MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

CR-7iAYes
MiniCobo—

Fieldbus Protocols

CR-7iA—
MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

CR-7iAContact for quote
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

CR-7iA—
MiniCobo2 yrs

	CR-7iAcobotFANUC ARobo Index	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	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
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	717 mm	580 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.1 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	7 kg	1 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IP54
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	4.4 m/s	1.5 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	53 kg	9.4 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, inverted, angle	floor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO 10218-1:2011	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)	drag_and_drop, code_python, no_code_gui	Graphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time

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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	CR-7iA	MiniCobo
Investment	No price	$13,313
Payback period	—	3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$236,688
ROI (5 yr)	—	+1778%

CR-7iA 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 CR-7iA and MiniCobo?

CR-7iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

How do CR-7iA and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

CR-7iA 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 CR-7iA compare to MiniCobo?

CR-7iA has a reach of 911 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are CR-7iA 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-7iA 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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CR-7iA 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.