Zu series cobots vs M3 XBots
Side-by-side comparison of Zu series cobots (Shanghai JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd.) and M3 XBots (Planar Motor) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
 Zu series cobotscobotShanghai JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd.—Trust Score |  M3 XBotscobotPlanar Motor—Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | CN | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,372 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 3 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.001 mm |
| Max TCP Speed | 3 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 41 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Installation at any angle | floor, wall, custom |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CR, CE, ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | PLC Interface via PROFINET, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, EtherNet/IP[4] |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet | All common fieldbus systems |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Force/Torque Sensing, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
About this comparison
Zu series cobots vs M3 XBots 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 Robolist Trust Score is calculated.