FR3-C vs MiniCobo

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

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FR3-CA

MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

FR3-CChina
MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

FR3-C—
MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

FR3-C0 Deployments
MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

FR3-C$3,296–$6,799 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

FR3-CACTIVE
MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

FR3-C5 kg
MiniCobo1 kg

Max TCP Speed

FR3-C1 m/s
MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Reach

FR3-C622 mm
MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom

FR3-C6
MiniCobo6

Repeatability

FR3-C±0.02 mm
MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Robot Weight

FR3-C15 kg
MiniCobo9.4 kg

Mounting Options

FR3-Cany orientation
MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

FR3-CIP54
MiniCoboIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

FR3-CISO 9283
MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

FR3-Cnone
MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

FR3-CYes
MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

FR3-CNo
MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

FR3-Cweb interface, drag-and-drop, Python, C#, C++
MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

FR3-C—
MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

FR3-CNo
MiniCobo—

Fieldbus Protocols

FR3-CModbus TCP, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link
MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

FR3-C$3,296–$6,799 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

FR3-C—
MiniCobo2 yrs

	FR3-CcobotFAIRINO 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)	$3,296–$6,799 USD	$13,313 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	5 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)	any orientation	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	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming	No	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	web interface, drag-and-drop, Python, C#, C++	Graphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	No	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Modbus TCP, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, CC-Link	EtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$3,296–$6,799 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, 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	FR3-C	MiniCobo
Investment	$5,048	$13,313
Payback period	1.2 mo	3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$244,953	$236,688
ROI (5 yr)	+4853%	+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 FR3-C and MiniCobo?

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

How do FR3-C and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

FR3-C 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 FR3-C compare to MiniCobo?

FR3-C has a reach of 622 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are FR3-C 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 FR3-C 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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FR3-C 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.