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GD5 vs MiniCobo

Side-by-side comparison of GD5 (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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GD5
GD5A
MiniCobo
MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • GD5
    GD5—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

  • GD5
    GD52022
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

  • GD5
    GD50 Deployments
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • GD5
    GD5$3,940 USD
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

  • GD5
    GD5ACTIVE
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating

  • GD5
    GD5IP20
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboIP54

Payload

  • GD5
    GD510 kg
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo1 kg

Max TCP Speed

  • GD5
    GD50.3 m/s
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Reach

  • GD5
    GD51,200 mm
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • GD5
    GD56
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo6

Repeatability

  • GD5
    GD5±0.02 mm
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Robot Weight

  • GD5
    GD54.4 kg
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo9.4 kg

Mounting Options

  • GD5
    GD5floor, ceiling
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

Safety

Safety Rating

  • GD5
    GD5CE, ISO/TS 15066
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

  • GD5
    GD5Yes
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

  • GD5
    GD52 hrs
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo—

No-Code Capable

  • GD5
    GD5—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

  • GD5
    GD5—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

  • GD5
    GD5drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • GD5
    GD5—
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

  • GD5
    GD5Yes
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo—

Fieldbus Protocols

  • GD5
    GD5Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • GD5
    GD5$3,940 USD
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

  • GD5
    GD52 yrs
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo2 yrs

Lead Time

  • GD5
    GD54 wks
  • MiniCobo
    MiniCobo—

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

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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

MetricGD5MiniCobo
Investment$3,940$13,313
Payback period< 1 mo3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$246,060$236,688
ROI (5 yr)+6245%+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 GD5 and MiniCobo?

GD5 is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

When were GD5 and MiniCobo launched?

GD5 launched in 2022. MiniCobo launched in 2014.

How much does GD5 cost compared to MiniCobo?

GD5 is listed at $3,940. MiniCobo is listed at $13,313.

How do GD5 and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

GD5 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 GD5 compare to MiniCobo?

GD5 has a reach of 1200 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are GD5 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 GD5 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

GD5 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.