MiniCobo vs OB7 Max 12
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and OB7 Max 12 (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina
- OB7 Max 12United States
Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014
- OB7 Max 12—
Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
- OB7 Max 120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- OB7 Max 12$34,900 USD
Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE
- OB7 Max 12ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm
- OB7 Max 121,300 mm
Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
- OB7 Max 12±0.1 mm
Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg
- OB7 Max 1212 kg
IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54
- OB7 Max 12IP30
Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6
- OB7 Max 127
Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
- OB7 Max 12—
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
- OB7 Max 1258 kg
Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
- OB7 Max 12robot mounting flange
Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
- OB7 Max 12CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone
- OB7 Max 12Yes
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MiniCobo—
- OB7 Max 121 hrs
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes
- OB7 Max 12—
Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo
- OB7 Max 12—
Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
- OB7 Max 12teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
- OB7 Max 12—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
- OB7 Max 12Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- OB7 Max 12$34,900 USD
Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs
- OB7 Max 12—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $34,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 580 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 12 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 58 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | robot mounting flange |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | 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 | Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $34,900 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, 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 | OB7 Max 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,313 | $34,900 |
| Payback period | 3.2 mo | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,688 | $215,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1778% | +616% |
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 OB7 Max 12?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. OB7 Max 12 is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
How much does MiniCobo cost compared to OB7 Max 12?
MiniCobo is listed at $13,313. OB7 Max 12 is listed at $34,900.
How do MiniCobo and OB7 Max 12 compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. OB7 Max 12 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.
How does the reach of MiniCobo compare to OB7 Max 12?
MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. OB7 Max 12 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are MiniCobo and OB7 Max 12 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 OB7 Max 12?
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 OB7 Max 12 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.