MiniCobo vs Nova 2

Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and Nova 2 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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MiniCoboAA

Nova 2A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

MiniCoboChina
Nova 2China

Year First Available

MiniCobo2014
Nova 22017

Verified Deployments

MiniCobo0 Deployments
Nova 20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Nova 2$8,850–$15,349 USD

Availability Status

MiniCoboACTIVE
Nova 2ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

MiniCobo±0.1 mm
Nova 2±0.05 mm

IP Rating

MiniCoboIP54
Nova 2IP54

Reach

MiniCobo580 mm
Nova 2625 mm

Payload

MiniCobo1 kg
Nova 22 kg

Degrees of Freedom

MiniCobo6
Nova 26

Max TCP Speed

MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Nova 21.6 m/s

Robot Weight

MiniCobo9.4 kg
Nova 211 kg

Mounting Options

MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
Nova 2任意角度

Safety

Safety Rating

MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
Nova 2intelligent sensors with adjustable protection levels

Force/Torque Sensing

MiniCobonone
Nova 2none

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

MiniCoboYes
Nova 2Yes

Offline Programming

MiniCoboNo
Nova 2No

Programming Interface

MiniCoboGraphic Programming
Nova 2graphical user interface

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
Nova 2—

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
Nova 2Modbus TCP

Commercial

Price (USD)

MiniCobo$13,313 USD
Nova 2$8,850–$15,349 USD

Warranty

MiniCobo2 yrs
Nova 2—

	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index	Nova 2cobotDobot ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	China	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2014	2017
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$13,313 USD	$8,850–$15,349 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.05 mm
IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers)	IP54	IP54
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	580 mm	625 mm
Payload (values differ)	1 kg	2 kg
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	1.5 m/s	1.6 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	9.4 kg	11 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall	任意角度
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	intelligent sensors with adjustable protection levels
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming	No	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	Graphic Programming	graphical user interface
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	ISO 9409-1-A50	—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	EtherCAT, Profinet	Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$13,313 USD	$8,850–$15,349 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	Nova 2
Investment	$13,313	$12,100
Payback period	3.2 mo	2.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$236,688	$237,901
ROI (5 yr)	+1778%	+1966%

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 Nova 2?

MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. Nova 2 is made by Dobot, based in CN.

When were MiniCobo and Nova 2 launched?

MiniCobo launched in 2014. Nova 2 launched in 2017.

How do MiniCobo and Nova 2 compare on the Robo Index?

MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. Nova 2 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 Nova 2?

MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. Nova 2 has a reach of 625 mm.

Are MiniCobo and Nova 2 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 Nova 2?

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 Nova 2 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.