MiniCobo vs LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRGermany
Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR14 kg
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR30 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR820 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR7
Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRfloor, inverted, angle
IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRsimulation
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRDIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
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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 | $35,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 14 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 30 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 580 mm | 820 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, inverted, angle |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Graphic Programming | simulation |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | DIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $35,000 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 | LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,313 | $35,000 |
| Payback period | 3.2 mo | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,688 | $215,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1778% | +614% |
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 iiwa 14 R820 CR?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does MiniCobo cost compared to LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR?
MiniCobo is listed at $13,313. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is listed at $35,000.
How do MiniCobo and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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 iiwa 14 R820 CR?
MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR has a reach of 820 mm.
Are MiniCobo and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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 iiwa 14 R820 CR?
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 iiwa 14 R820 CR 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.