MiniCobo vs LARA 8

Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and LARA 8 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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MiniCoboAA

LARA 8A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

MiniCoboChina
LARA 8Germany

Year First Available

MiniCobo2014
LARA 8—

Verified Deployments

MiniCobo0 Deployments
LARA 80 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

MiniCobo$13,313 USD
LARA 8$21,900 USD

Availability Status

MiniCoboACTIVE
LARA 8ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

MiniCobo580 mm
LARA 81,800 mm

Repeatability

MiniCobo±0.1 mm
LARA 8±0.02 mm

Payload

MiniCobo1 kg
LARA 830 kg

IP Rating

MiniCoboIP54
LARA 8IP54/IP66

Degrees of Freedom

MiniCobo6
LARA 8—

Max TCP Speed

MiniCobo1.5 m/s
LARA 8—

Robot Weight

MiniCobo9.4 kg
LARA 8126 kg

Mounting Options

MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
LARA 8flexible mounting

Safety

Safety Rating

MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
LARA 8PLd 3 / SIL3

Force/Torque Sensing

MiniCobonone
LARA 8integrated wrist ft

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

MiniCoboYes
LARA 8Yes

Offline Programming

MiniCoboNo
LARA 8No

Programming Interface

MiniCoboGraphic Programming
LARA 8drag-and-drop interface

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
LARA 8Modular flange

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
LARA 8EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU

Commercial

Price (USD)

MiniCobo$13,313 USD
LARA 8$21,900 USD

Warranty

MiniCobo2 yrs
LARA 8—

	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index	LARA 8cobotNEURA Robotics ARobo Index
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	$21,900 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	580 mm	1,800 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.02 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	1 kg	30 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP54	IP54/IP66
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	—
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	1.5 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	9.4 kg	126 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall	flexible mounting
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	drag-and-drop interface
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
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$13,313 USD	$21,900 USD
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	—

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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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	MiniCobo	LARA 8
Investment	$13,313	$21,900
Payback period	3.2 mo	5.3 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$236,688	$228,100
ROI (5 yr)	+1778%	+1042%

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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes MiniCobo and LARA 8?

MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. LARA 8 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.

How much does MiniCobo cost compared to LARA 8?

MiniCobo is listed at $13,313. LARA 8 is listed at $21,900.

How do MiniCobo and LARA 8 compare on the Robo Index?

MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. LARA 8 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 8 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 8?

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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MiniCobo vs LARA 8 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.