MiniCobo vs Neura LARA 30L
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and Neura LARA 30L (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina
- Neura LARA 30LGermany
Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014
- Neura LARA 30L—
Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
- Neura LARA 30L0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- Neura LARA 30LContact for quote
Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE
- Neura LARA 30LACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm
- Neura LARA 30L1,000 mm
Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
- Neura LARA 30L±0.02 mm
Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg
- Neura LARA 30L10 kg
IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54
- Neura LARA 30LIP66
Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6
- Neura LARA 30L—
Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
- Neura LARA 30L—
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
- Neura LARA 30L42 kg
Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
- Neura LARA 30L—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
- Neura LARA 30LISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone
- Neura LARA 30Lnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes
- Neura LARA 30LYes
Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo
- Neura LARA 30L—
Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
- Neura LARA 30Lintuitive user interface
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
- Neura LARA 30L—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
- Neura LARA 30L—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- Neura LARA 30LContact for quote
Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs
- Neura LARA 30L5 yrs
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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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 580 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 42 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Graphic Programming | intuitive user interface |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 5 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 | Neura LARA 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,313 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,688 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1778% | — |
Neura LARA 30L has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Neura LARA 30L?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. Neura LARA 30L is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do MiniCobo and Neura LARA 30L compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. Neura LARA 30L grades BBB. 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 Neura LARA 30L 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 Neura LARA 30L?
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 Neura LARA 30L 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.