MiniCobo vs LARA 10
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and LARA 10 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina
- LARA 10Germany
Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014
- LARA 10—
Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
- LARA 100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- LARA 10$16,500–$22,500 USD
Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE
- LARA 10ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
- LARA 1042 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
- LARA 10—
Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg
- LARA 1010 kg
Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm
- LARA 101,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6
- LARA 10—
Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
- LARA 10±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
- LARA 10flexible mounting
IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54
- LARA 10IP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
- LARA 10PLd 3, SIL3
Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone
- LARA 10none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes
- LARA 10Yes
Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo
- LARA 10No
Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
- LARA 10visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
- LARA 10Modular flange
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
- LARA 10EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, RS-485
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- LARA 10$16,500–$22,500 USD
Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs
- LARA 10—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $16,500–$22,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 42 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 580 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | flexible mounting |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | PLd 3, SIL3 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Graphic Programming | visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | Modular flange |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, RS-485 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $16,500–$22,500 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, ROS Compatible, 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 | MiniCobo | LARA 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,313 | $19,500 |
| Payback period | 3.2 mo | 4.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,688 | $230,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1778% | +1182% |
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 MiniCobo and LARA 10?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. LARA 10 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do MiniCobo and LARA 10 compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. LARA 10 grades A. 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 MiniCobo compare to LARA 10?
MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. LARA 10 has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are MiniCobo and LARA 10 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 MiniCobo and LARA 10?
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
MiniCobo vs LARA 10 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.