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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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GD5—

- MiniCoboChina

Year First Available
- GD52022

- MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments
- GD50 Deployments

- MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GD5$3,940 USD

- MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status
- GD5ACTIVE

- MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GD510 kg

- MiniCobo1 kg

Max TCP Speed
- GD50.3 m/s

- MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Reach
- GD51,200 mm

- MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- GD56

- MiniCobo6

Repeatability
- GD5±0.02 mm

- MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Robot Weight
- GD54.4 kg

- MiniCobo9.4 kg

Mounting Options
- GD5floor, ceiling

- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating
- GD5IP20

- MiniCoboIP54

Safety
Safety Rating
- GD5CE, ISO/TS 15066

- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing
- GD5Yes

- MiniCobonone

Ease of Use
Setup Time
- GD52 hrs

- MiniCobo—

No-Code Capable
- GD5—

- MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming
- GD5—

- MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface
- GD5drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros

- MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GD5—

- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- GD5Yes

- MiniCobo—

Fieldbus Protocols
- GD5Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP

- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial
Price (USD)
- GD5$3,940 USD

- MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty
- GD52 yrs

- MiniCobo2 yrs

Lead Time
- GD54 wks

- MiniCobo—

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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $3,940 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 1 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,200 mm | 580 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.4 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros | Graphic Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,940 USD | $13,313 USD |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
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
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 | GD5 | MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,940 | $13,313 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 3.2 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.