RankedHow to buy a cobot: prices, where to buy
In short
16 of the 25 cobots (collaborative robot arms) we track are on sale or open for pre-order. Published US-dollar prices run from US$599 (Elephant myCobot 280 M5 2023) to US$62,990 (Universal Robots UR20); 10 more are sold on request or priced in other currencies. Buy from the maker's official store or an authorised seller, and check the edition, shipping region and warranty before paying.
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Collaborative robot arms (cobots) you can order now (16)
| Robot | Status | Price (as published) | Official place to buy | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant myCobot 280 M5 2023 Elephant Robotics (Shenzhen Elephant Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.) | Shipping | US$599 (myCobot 280 M5Stack 2023), Global (Elephant Robotics online shop) (official price) | =12 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) · B | |
| UFACTORY Lite 6 UFACTORY | Shipping | US$3,349 (Standard), Global (UFACTORY online shop) (official price) | =12 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) · B | |
| UFACTORY xArm 6 UFACTORY | Shipping | US$8,399 (Standard), Global (UFACTORY online shop, EXW China) (official price) | =10 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) · B | |
| Universal Robots UR5e Universal Robots | Shipping | US$34,527 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price) | #7 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) · A | |
| Universal Robots UR10e Universal Robots | Shipping | US$44,636 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price) | =3 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) · A | |
| Universal Robots UR20 Universal Robots | Shipping | US$62,990 (Standard), US (Electromate, authorized distributor) (reported price) | #2 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) · A | |
| Epson AX6 Epson | Shipping | On request | #6 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) · B | |
| FANUC Corporation CRX-10iA FANUC Corporation | Shipping | On request | =3 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) · A | |
| Kinova Gen3 Kinova Inc. | Shipping | On request | =10 of 13 collaborative robot arms (cobots) (tied) · B | |
| Universal Robots UR12e Universal Robots | Shipping | On request | — | |
| Universal Robots UR15 Universal Robots | Shipping | On request | — | |
| Universal Robots UR16e Universal Robots | Shipping | On request | — | |
| Universal Robots UR30 Universal Robots | Shipping | On request | — | |
| Universal Robots UR3e Universal Robots | Shipping | On request | — | |
| Universal Robots UR7e Universal Robots | Shipping | On request | — | |
| Universal Robots UR8 Long Universal Robots | Shipping | On request | — |
What to check before you buy
- Payload at reach. Check the payload at the reach you need, not just the maximum payload.
- Repeatability and speed. Compare the stated repeatability and tool speed with your task.
- Safety. Check the maker's stated safety certifications and carry out your own risk assessment for the application.
- Integration. Check controller, programming options, end-effector compatibility and local integrator support.
Not on sale yet (9)
Announced, prototype or pilot-only. Follow them on their spec pages; we update status when makers do.
ABB GoFa (CRB 15000) (status not disclosed) · Doosan M1013 (status not disclosed) · Franka Research 3 (status not disclosed) · Techman Robot TM12 (status not disclosed) · Unitree Z1 (status not disclosed) · Universal Robots UR10g-1750 (Announced) · Universal Robots UR17g-1300 (Announced) · Universal Robots UR18 (Announced) · Universal Robots UR18g-950 (Announced)
Quick answers
How much does a cobot cost?
16 of the 25 cobots (collaborative robot arms) we track are on sale or open for pre-order. Published US-dollar prices run from US$599 (Elephant myCobot 280 M5 2023) to US$62,990 (Universal Robots UR20); 10 more are sold on request or priced in other currencies. Prices are shown exactly as published, before tax and shipping.
Where can I buy a cobot?
From the maker's official store or authorised sellers. This page links the official store or product page for each cobot on sale: https://rankedrobot.com/buy/cobots/
What should I check before buying a cobot?
Payload at reach; Repeatability and speed; Safety; Integration.
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