Cobot price comparison
Data as of 2026-01. Prices are list or reseller ranges in USD, arm plus controller only. Most cobot OEMs do not publish list prices, so many figures are distributor/market ranges or editorial estimates — each row links its source.
| Model | As of | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| igus | ReBeLmini | 2 | 664 | $5,725OEM-listed single price incl. control software and power supply; one of the few published cobot list prices. Light pick-and-place only. | 2024-06 | Lightweight, plastic 4 or 6 DoF ReBeL pick-and-place cobot |
| igus | ReBeL (6 DoF) | 2 | 664 | $7,499OEM-listed single price incl. control software and power supply; lowest-cost real cobot anchor. Plastic gearboxes limit rigidity and duty cycle. | 2024-06 | ReBeL cobot 6 DoF product page / igus automation |
| JAKA | Zu 3 | 3 | 626 | $12,000–$18,000Reported market range (~$15k cited); Chinese-origin low-cost tier. OEM does not publish US list prices. | 2026-01 | Top Cobot Manufacturers 2026: Feature & Price Ranking |
| AUBO | i5 | 5 | 886 | $14,000–$20,000Reported market range; Chinese-origin brand that undercuts Western OEMs. OEM does not publish US list prices. | 2026-01 | Top Cobot Manufacturers 2026: Feature & Price Ranking |
| Dobot | CR5 | 5 | 1096 | $18,000–$28,000Reported reseller range; Chinese-origin brand. OEM does not publish US list prices. | 2026-01 | DOBOT CR5 - Unchained Robotics |
| Elite Robots | CS612 | 12 | 1304 | $20,000–$35,000Reported reseller/market range; Chinese-origin low-cost tier. OEM does not publish US list prices. | 2026-01 | Top Cobot Manufacturers 2026: Feature & Price Ranking |
| AUBO | i10 | 10 | 1350 | $20,000–$30,000Reported reseller range; Unchained Robotics listed ~EUR 21,000 ex-VAT (~USD 22-23k). OEM does not publish US list prices. | 2026-01 | AUBO Robotics i10 Collaborative Robot |
| Doosan | M0609 | 6 | 900 | $22,000–$28,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range. Competitive Korean-origin brand. | 2026-01 | Doosan Robotics review: Top models, features, and pricing |
| Universal Robots | UR3e | 3 | 500 | $23,000–$33,000OEM does not publish list prices; distributor/integrator range. Standard Bots quotes ~$23k floor; GrabaRobot ~$33k arm-only 2026. | 2026-01 | Universal Robots Price Guide 2026 / Standard Bots price guide |
| JAKA | Zu 12 | 12 | 1327 | $24,000–$32,000Reported market range (~$28k cited). OEM does not publish US list prices. | 2026-01 | Top Cobot Manufacturers 2026: Feature & Price Ranking |
| Dobot | CR10 | 10 | 1525 | $24,000–$34,000Reported reseller range; Chinese-origin brand. OEM does not publish US list prices. | 2026-01 | DOBOT CR10 - Unchained Robotics |
| Kinova | Gen3 (6 DoF) | 4 | 891 | $25,000–$36,000Reported ~$36k retail / ~$25k B2B; research- and light-industrial-oriented arm, not a heavy-duty machine-tending cobot. | 2026-01 | Kinova Gen3 Robot Price 2026: Updated Costs |
| ABB | SWIFTI CRB 1100 | 4 | 580 | $25,000–$32,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range. High-speed (>5 m/s) collaborative arm; reach varies 475-580 mm by model. | 2026-01 | ABB SWIFTI CRB 1100 - Unchained Robotics |
| Techman | TM5-900 | 4 | 900 | $28,000–$35,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range ~$30k. Built-in vision. Payload 4 kg at 900 mm reach variant. | 2026-01 | Techman robot prices: New vs. used models compared |
| KUKA | LBR iisy 3 R760 | 3 | 760 | $28,000–$40,000OEM requires login/contact for pricing; editorial estimate by class. Treat as indicative only. KR C5 micro controller. | 2026-01 | KUKA LBR iisy 3 R760 - Unchained Robotics |
| Universal Robots | UR5e | 5 | 850 | $30,000–$45,000OEM does not publish list prices; distributor/integrator range. Standard Bots ~$30k, GrabaRobot ~$38k arm-only 2026. | 2026-01 | Universal Robots price guide: What to expect (new and used costs) |
| ABB | GoFa CRB 15000 (GoFa 5) | 5 | 950 | $30,000–$38,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range (~EUR 30,000-37,500 ex-VAT). GoFa family spans 5-12 kg, reach to 1.62 m. | 2026-01 | ABB GoFa CRB 15000 Series vs. Standard Bots Core |
| Techman | TM12 | 12 | 1300 | $30,000–$40,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range ~$34k. Integrated vision. | 2026-01 | Techman robot prices: New vs. used models compared |
| Yaskawa | Motoman HC10DTP | 10 | 1379 | $30,000–$45,000OEM does not publish list prices; HC-series reseller band $25k-$50k+. Food-grade grease, drip-proof coating. | 2026-01 | Yaskawa robot prices in 2026: Full cost guide for arms, cobots, and software |
| Techman | TM14 | 14 | 1100 | $32,000–$42,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range ~$36k. Integrated vision. | 2026-01 | Techman TM14 vs. Standard Bots Core (2026) |
| Doosan | M1013 | 10 | 1300 | $32,000–$40,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range. | 2026-01 | Doosan Robotics review: Top models, features, and pricing |
| FANUC | CRX-5iA | 5 | 994 | $35,000–$45,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range. Standard Bots/Vention cite ~$35-43k arm-only. | 2026-01 | FANUC robot prices: Cost, models, and buying insights in 2026 |
| Omron | TM20 | 20 | 1300 | $38,000–$50,000Omron TM series is Techman-built; OEM does not publish list prices. Reseller range for 20 kg model. Built-in vision. | 2026-01 | Omron TM20 - Unchained Robotics |
| Yaskawa | Motoman HC20DTP | 20 | 1900 | $40,000–$55,000OEM does not publish list prices; HC-series reseller band $25k-$50k+, upper end for 20 kg model. | 2026-01 | Yaskawa robot prices in 2026: Full cost guide for arms, cobots, and software |
| KUKA | LBR iisy 11 R1300 | 11 | 1300 | $40,000–$55,000OEM requires login/contact for pricing; editorial estimate by class. Treat as indicative only. | 2026-01 | KUKA LBR iisy 11 R1300 - Unchained Robotics |
| KUKA | LBR iisy 15 R930 | 15 | 930 | $42,000–$58,000OEM requires login/contact for pricing; editorial estimate by class. Treat as indicative only. | 2026-01 | KUKA LBR iisy 15 R930 - Unchained Robotics |
| Universal Robots | UR10e | 12.5 | 1300 | $45,000–$60,000OEM does not publish list prices; distributor range. GrabaRobot ~$50k arm-only 2026. 12.5 kg payload per current spec. | 2026-01 | Universal Robots Price Guide 2026: UR3e, UR5e, UR10e, UR16e & UR20 Costs |
| FANUC | CRX-10iA/L | 10 | 1418 | $45,000–$65,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range within CRX $40k-$100k+ band. | 2025-01 | FANUC Robot Cost Guide 2025: Models, Costs, and Insights |
| Universal Robots | UR16e | 16 | 900 | $50,000–$62,000OEM does not publish list prices; distributor range. GrabaRobot ~$58k arm-only 2026. | 2026-01 | Universal Robots Price Guide 2026: UR3e, UR5e, UR10e, UR16e & UR20 Costs |
| Doosan | H2515 | 25 | 1500 | $52,000–$60,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller range. Heavy-payload H-series for palletizing/machine tending. | 2026-01 | Doosan H2515 vs. Core: Which cobot moves the needle? |
| FANUC | CRX-20iA/L | 20 | 1418 | $55,000–$70,000OEM does not publish list prices; widely quoted ~$58k arm-only by resellers. | 2026-01 | FANUC robot prices: Cost, models, and buying insights in 2026 |
| Universal Robots | UR20 | 20 | 1750 | $60,000–$85,000OEM does not publish list prices; distributor range. GrabaRobot ~$63k arm-only; Standard Bots cites $85k+ for high-end UR. | 2026-01 | Universal Robots Price Guide 2026 / Standard Bots price guide |
| Universal Robots | UR30 | 30 | 1300 | $60,000–$80,000OEM does not publish list prices; distributor range. GrabaRobot ~$61k arm-only 2026; high-payload compact arm. | 2026-01 | UR30 Collaborative Robot / Universal Robots Price Guide 2026 |
| FANUC | CRX-25iA | 25 | 1889 | $65,000–$90,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller estimate ~$65k+ arm-only for 25 kg model. | 2026-01 | FANUC CRX-25iA Reviews, Price (Qviro) / Standard Bots FANUC price guide |
| FANUC | CRX-35iA | 35 | 1813 | $80,000–$110,000OEM does not publish list prices; reseller estimate ~$80k+ arm-only, top of CRX line. | 2026-01 | Top Cobot Manufacturers 2026: Feature & Price Ranking |
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The price landscape at a glance
The full table above is the worked example — every model is in the page, sortable and filterable without leaving it. Reading it as a market, three tiers stand out. The cheapest band is anchored by igus, whose plastic-geartrain ReBeL arms list at$5,725–$7,499 — the only truly published list prices here, but light-duty pick-and-place only. The mainstream 5 kg class, where most first buyers land, spans roughly $14,000–$45,000 arm-only: Chinese-origin brands (AUBO, JAKA, Dobot) sit at the low end, while Western OEMs like Universal Robots, FANUC, and ABB command a premium. At the top, high-payload arms such as the FANUC CRX-35iAand Universal Robots UR20/UR30 reach $60,000–$110,000.
Methodology, sources, and assumptions
The table is a compilation, not a live feed. Each row records payload (kg) and reach (mm) from the manufacturer's specification, a low–high price band in USD, an as-of month, and a linked source. The band and payload/reach sort keys are the raw numbers; the JavaScript only re-orders and filters rows already rendered into the HTML, so the same data is visible with or without scripting. Payload bands are defined as ≤ 5 kg, 5–10 kg, 10–20 kg, and > 20 kg (a model sitting exactly on a boundary falls in the lower band).
On pricing sources: igus publishes single OEM list prices for the ReBeL line (igus automation, 2024). Every other figure is a reseller, distributor, or market range because the OEM does not publish US list prices — drawn from Standard Bots' 2026 brand price guides (Universal Robots, FANUC, Techman, Doosan, Yaskawa), GrabaRobot's Universal Robots price guide (2026), Unchained Robotics product listings (AUBO, Dobot, ABB, KUKA, Omron), Vention's FANUC cost guide (2025), and EVS International's cobot manufacturer ranking (2026). KUKA LBR iisy figures are MillBrief editorial estimates by class, because KUKA withholds pricing entirely — treat those rows as indicative only. For the broader claim that a delivered cell costs 1.5–3× the arm price, see the cost articles linked below (MillBrief editorial estimate).
When not to trust these numbers: this is a directional comparison, not a bid. The figures are arm-only and exclude everything that makes an arm useful in production. Most are estimates rather than official prices, they reflect US/EU markets, and all are dated 2026-01 — tariffs, currency swings, and component costs will move them. If a real quote differs from the table, trust the quote and ask the distributor to itemize what is included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cobot cost in 2026?
Collaborative robot arms list from about $5,725 for the cheapest light-duty model (igus ReBeLmini, a 2 kg plastic pick-and-place arm) up to roughly $110,000 for the highest-payload models such as the FANUC CRX-35iA. A mainstream 5 kg-class cobot from a Western OEM typically runs $14,000–$45,000 arm-only. These are list/reseller ranges for the arm and controller — not the delivered cost of a working cell, which is usually 1.5–3× higher once tooling, safety, and integration are added (MillBrief editorial estimate).
Why do so few cobot makers publish list prices?
Most collaborative-robot OEMs — Universal Robots, FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Doosan, Techman, Yaskawa and others — sell through distributors and integrators and do not publish US list prices; you get a quote after contact. igus is the notable exception, publishing single list prices for its ReBeL line. Because of this, most figures in the table are reseller or market ranges, not official OEM prices, and each row links the specific source we took the number from. Expect real quotes to vary with configuration, region, volume, and the distributor's margin.
Is a cheaper cobot a worse cobot?
Not necessarily, but price gaps usually reflect real differences. The lowest-cost tier — igus plastic-geartrain arms and Chinese-origin brands such as AUBO, JAKA, Dobot and Elite Robots — trades some rigidity, duty cycle, service network, or software maturity for a lower sticker. Western and established-Asian OEMs (Universal Robots, FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Doosan, Techman, Yaskawa, Omron) charge more but bring wider integrator support, spares availability, and proven reliability. The right choice depends on payload, duty cycle, and how much local support you need — the arm price is a small part of the total.
Does the price in this table include installation?
No. Every figure here is arm-only (arm plus controller and, where noted, base software) — it excludes end-of-arm tooling, safety guarding, integration engineering, programming, part presentation, facility work, training, and spares. A delivered, production-ready cobot cell commonly costs 1.5–3× the arm price. Use the arm figure as a starting line item, then estimate the rest with our TCO calculator before you budget.
When should I NOT trust these numbers?
Treat the table as a directional comparison, not a quote. Do not rely on it if you need an exact budget figure, if your configuration differs from a standard arm-plus-controller, or if you are outside the US/EU markets these sources reflect. Most rows are reseller or editorial estimates rather than official OEM list prices, and a few (KUKA) are estimates by class because the OEM withholds pricing entirely. All figures are dated 2026-01 and will drift with tariffs, currency, and component costs. Always get written quotes for your specific model and region.
Related reading
- What a cobot really costsThe all-in cell cost behind these arm prices — tooling, safety, integration.
- Automation TCO calculatorTurn an arm price into the delivered first-year cost of a working cell.
- Automation ROI & paybackWhether a cobot cell pays for itself, on fully-burdened labour.
- Automation RFQ guideForce distributors to quote the same scope so prices are comparable.
- What is OEE?Why utilization, not sticker price, decides whether a cobot pays off.
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