Cobots range from the size of a desk lamp to a workspace of a metre and a half. Here is a selection by task from our catalog: what to take for a lab, a café, assembly or machine tending. Parameters are per the manufacturers; detailed specifications and prices are on the model pages.
Education, labs, startups
Small manipulators are good for learning to program robots, testing a hypothesis or building a prototype. They are light, don’t need a fence and connect to a laptop.
- UFACTORY Lite 6 — 6 axes, 600 g payload, 440 mm reach, Python, ROS and Blockly; for labs, teaching and test automation;
- Elephant myCobot 280 Pi — 6 axes, 280 mm reach, 250 g payload, built on Raspberry Pi, Python, ROS 1/2 and myBlockly; for schools, universities and makers;
- AgileX PiPER — 6 axes, 653 mm working radius, ±0.1 mm accuracy, 24 V power, CAN interface, ROS1, ROS2, Python API and teach-by-moving; for labs and mobile manipulation.
Cafés, retail and light assembly
For tasks where the arm works in view of people — making coffee, handing out orders, demonstrations, light assembly — 5 kg cobots fit.
- Dobot Nova 5 — 5 kg payload, 850 mm reach, ±0.05 mm repeatability, safe collision and drag-and-drop programming; for cafés, retail and labs;
- AUBO i5 — 5 kg payload, 886.5 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability, open API and ROS; for production and teaching.
Manufacturing, electronics, automotive
- JAKA Zu 7 — 7 kg payload, 819 mm reach, ±0.02 mm, programming from a PC, tablet or phone and hand guiding; for automotive and electronics;
- Dobot CR10A — 10 kg payload, 1300 mm reach, ±0.03 mm, ISO 10218 certification; palletizing, machine tending and welding.
Machines, welding, heavy parts
Machine tending, welding and palletizing need models of 10 kg and above with protection against dust and liquids. The catalog has both Chinese solutions and Western brands to order:
- FANUC CRX-10iA — 10 kg payload, 1249 mm reach, ±0.05 mm, IP67, 8 years without maintenance as stated in the datasheet; tablet programming;
- KUKA LBR iisy — 3–15 kg payload, 760–1300 mm reach, torque sensors in all axes;
- ABB GoFa CRB 15000 — 5–14 kg payload, speed up to 2.2 m/s.
The industry-benchmark Universal Robots UR5e is listed in the catalog with the status “not for Russia”: for Russia we offer AUBO and JAKA equivalents. It is an example of how supply restrictions affect model choice: check the status before ordering.
Summary table
| Model | Load | Reach | Repeatability | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant myCobot 280 Pi | 250 g | 280 mm | — | Schools, universities, makers |
| UFACTORY Lite 6 | 600 g | 440 mm | — | Labs, teaching |
| AgileX PiPER | — | 653 mm | ±0.1 mm | Labs, mobile manipulation |
| Dobot Nova 5 | 5 kg | 850 mm | ±0.05 mm | Cafés, retail, light assembly |
| AUBO i5 | 5 kg | 886.5 mm | ±0.02 mm | Manufacturing, education |
| JAKA Zu 7 | 7 kg | 819 mm | ±0.02 mm | Automotive, electronics |
| Dobot CR10A | 10 kg | 1300 mm | ±0.03 mm | Palletizing, machines, welding |
| FANUC CRX-10iA | 10 kg | 1249 mm | ±0.05 mm | Metalworking, welding |
A dash in the table means the parameter is not given in the catalog data. Current specifications and supply terms are on the model pages.
Read also
- Cobot at the machine: automating part loading
- Fingers or suction cups: choosing the right gripper for your cobot
- How to choose a cobot: payload, reach, accuracy and safety
Frequently asked questions
Which cobot is best for a café?
Cafés and coffee points usually take 5 kg models, for example the Dobot Nova 5: it has a 5 kg payload, 850 mm reach and drag-and-drop programming.
Which cobot is suitable for teaching?
For schools and universities, the Elephant myCobot 280 Pi and UFACTORY Lite 6 fit — light manipulators with Python and ROS.
Which cobot should I take for machine tending?
Look at models of 10 kg and above with a high protection rating, for example the FANUC CRX-10iA (IP67) or Dobot CR10A. The final choice depends on the mass of the part and gripper.
How much does a cobot cost?
Manufacturer prices are on the catalog model pages. We calculate the final price with delivery per order, based on your request.
