MiniCobo vs LARA 3
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and LARA 3 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina
- LARA 3Germany
Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014
- LARA 3—
Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
- LARA 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- LARA 3$17,700–$47,300 USD
Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE
- LARA 3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
- LARA 353 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
- LARA 3—
Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg
- LARA 314 kg
Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm
- LARA 31,400 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6
- LARA 3—
Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
- LARA 3±0.01 mm
Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
- LARA 3all directions
IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54
- LARA 3IP65
Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
- LARA 3PLd 3, SIL3
Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone
- LARA 3integrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes
- LARA 3Yes
Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo
- LARA 3No
Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
- LARA 3visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
- LARA 3—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
- LARA 3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- LARA 3$17,700–$47,300 USD
CaaS / Month
- MiniCobo—
- LARA 3$1,000
Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs
- LARA 3—
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | $17,700–$47,300 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 53 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | 14 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 580 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | all directions |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | PLd 3, SIL3 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | integrated wrist ft |
| 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 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $17,700–$47,300 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| 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, 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 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,313 | $32,500 |
| Payback period | 3.2 mo | 7.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,688 | $217,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1778% | +669% |
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 3?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. LARA 3 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do MiniCobo and LARA 3 compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. LARA 3 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.
Are MiniCobo and LARA 3 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 3?
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 3 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.