MiniCobo vs PIPER 标准版
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and PIPER 标准版 (Agilex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina

- PIPER 标准版China

Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014

- PIPER 标准版—

Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments

- PIPER 标准版0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD

- PIPER 标准版Contact for quote

Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE

- PIPER 标准版ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg

- PIPER 标准版4.2 kg

Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s

- PIPER 标准版—

Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg

- PIPER 标准版1.5 kg

Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm

- PIPER 标准版626 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6

- PIPER 标准版6

Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm

- PIPER 标准版±0.1 mm

Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

- PIPER 标准版tabletop

IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54

- PIPER 标准版—

Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

- PIPER 标准版—

Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone

- PIPER 标准版none

Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes

- PIPER 标准版No

Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo

- PIPER 标准版No

Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming

- PIPER 标准版code_python, code_ros

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

- PIPER 标准版—

Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MiniCobo—

- PIPER 标准版Yes

Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

- PIPER 标准版—

Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD

- PIPER 标准版Contact for quote

Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs

- PIPER 标准版—

| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 4.2 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 580 mm | 626 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | tabletop |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | 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 | code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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, 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 | PIPER 标准版 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,313 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,688 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1778% | — |
PIPER 标准版 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 PIPER 标准版?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. PIPER 标准版 is made by Agilex, based in CN.
How do MiniCobo and PIPER 标准版 compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo grades AA on the Robo Index. PIPER 标准版 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 PIPER 标准版?
MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. PIPER 标准版 has a reach of 669 mm.
Are MiniCobo and PIPER 标准版 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 PIPER 标准版?
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 PIPER 标准版 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.