MiniCobo vs LBR iisy 15 R930
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and LBR iisy 15 R930 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina
- LBR iisy 15 R930Germany
Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014
- LBR iisy 15 R930—
Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
- LBR iisy 15 R9300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- LBR iisy 15 R930$33,388 USD
Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE
- LBR iisy 15 R930ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
- LBR iisy 15 R93043.2 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
- LBR iisy 15 R9300.1 m/s
Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg
- LBR iisy 15 R93015 kg
Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm
- LBR iisy 15 R930930 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6
- LBR iisy 15 R9306
Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
- LBR iisy 15 R930±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
- LBR iisy 15 R930floor, ceiling, wall, corner
IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54
- LBR iisy 15 R930IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
- LBR iisy 15 R930ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone
- LBR iisy 15 R930none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MiniCobo—
- LBR iisy 15 R9300.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes
- LBR iisy 15 R930Yes
Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo
- LBR iisy 15 R930—
Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
- LBR iisy 15 R930teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
- LBR iisy 15 R930—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
- LBR iisy 15 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- LBR iisy 15 R930$33,388 USD
CaaS / Month
- MiniCobo—
- LBR iisy 15 R930$1,000
Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs
- LBR iisy 15 R930—
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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 | $33,388 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 43.2 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 15 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 580 mm | 930 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall, corner |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Graphic Programming | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $33,388 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, 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 | LBR iisy 15 R930 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,313 | $33,388 |
| Payback period | 3.2 mo | 8.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,688 | $216,612 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1778% | +649% |
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 LBR iisy 15 R930?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. LBR iisy 15 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does MiniCobo cost compared to LBR iisy 15 R930?
MiniCobo is listed at $13,313. LBR iisy 15 R930 is listed at $33,388.
How do MiniCobo and LBR iisy 15 R930 compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. LBR iisy 15 R930 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 LBR iisy 15 R930?
MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. LBR iisy 15 R930 has a reach of 930 mm.
Are MiniCobo and LBR iisy 15 R930 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 LBR iisy 15 R930?
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 LBR iisy 15 R930 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.