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Franka SPARK vs MiniCobo

Side-by-side comparison of Franka SPARK (Franka Robotics GmbH) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Franka SPARK
Franka SPARKA
MiniCobo
MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARKGermany
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK2016
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK0 Deployments
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK$18,500 USD
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARKACTIVE
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo9.4 kg

Max TCP Speed

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Payload

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK3 kg
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo1 kg

Reach

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK855 mm
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK7
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo6

Repeatability

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK±0.1 mm
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Mounting Options

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARKISO/TS 15066
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARKintegrated wrist ft
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARKYes
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARKNo
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARKFranka Control Interface (FCI), Desk, RIDE
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARKYes
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo—

Fieldbus Protocols

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK$18,500 USD
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

  • Franka SPARK
    Franka SPARK—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo2 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

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

MetricFranka SPARKMiniCobo
Investment$18,500$13,313
Payback period4.4 mo3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$231,500$236,688
ROI (5 yr)+1251%+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 SPARK and MiniCobo?

Franka SPARK is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

When were Franka SPARK and MiniCobo launched?

Franka SPARK launched in 2016. MiniCobo launched in 2014.

How much does Franka SPARK cost compared to MiniCobo?

Franka SPARK is listed at $18,500. MiniCobo is listed at $13,313.

How do Franka SPARK and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

Franka SPARK 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 SPARK compare to MiniCobo?

Franka SPARK has a reach of 855 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are Franka SPARK 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 SPARK 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 SPARK 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.