Franka Production 3 vs MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of Franka Production 3 (Franka Robotics GmbH) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Franka Production 3Germany
- MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- Franka Production 32016
- MiniCobo2014
Verified Deployments
- Franka Production 30 Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Availability Status
- Franka Production 3ACTIVE
- MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Franka Production 3855 mm
- MiniCobo580 mm
Repeatability
- Franka Production 3±0.1 mm
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Payload
- Franka Production 33 kg
- MiniCobo1 kg
IP Rating
- Franka Production 3IP40
- MiniCoboIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Franka Production 37
- MiniCobo6
Max TCP Speed
- Franka Production 32 m/s
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- Franka Production 318 kg
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
Mounting Options
- Franka Production 3—
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- Franka Production 3ISO/TS 15066
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Franka Production 3integrated wrist ft
- MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Franka Production 30.5 hrs
- MiniCobo—
No-Code Capable
- Franka Production 3Yes
- MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- Franka Production 3No
- MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- Franka Production 3intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Franka Production 3—
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Franka Production 3Yes
- MiniCobo—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Franka Production 3—
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Warranty
- Franka Production 3—
- MiniCobo2 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,551 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 855 mm | 580 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP40 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 18 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary | 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) | $30,551 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, 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 | Franka Production 3 | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,551 | $13,313 |
| Payback period | 7.3 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $219,449 | $236,688 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +718% | +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 Franka Production 3 and MiniCobo?
Franka Production 3 is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
When were Franka Production 3 and MiniCobo launched?
Franka Production 3 launched in 2016. MiniCobo launched in 2014.
How much does Franka Production 3 cost compared to MiniCobo?
Franka Production 3 is listed at $30,551. MiniCobo is listed at $13,313.
How do Franka Production 3 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
Franka Production 3 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 Franka Production 3 compare to MiniCobo?
Franka Production 3 has a reach of 855 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.
Are Franka Production 3 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 Franka Production 3 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
Franka Production 3 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.