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Finding real cobot prices is frustratingly difficult. Most manufacturers hide behind "request a quote" buttons, and the pricing guides that do exist tend to give vague ranges without citing sources. This page publishes actual, verified prices for every major cobot — updated quarterly.
Cobot prices at a glance (March 2026)
Chinese cobots — verified retail pricing
Budget tier ($5,000-$10,000): UFACTORY xArm 5 Lite at $5,749 (5-axis, 3kg payload), FAIRINO FR5 at $6,999 (6-axis, 5kg payload, explosion-proof included), UFACTORY xArm 6 at $8,849 (6-axis, 5kg payload), and UFACTORY xArm 7 at $10,449 (7-axis, 5kg payload). AUBO-i5 is estimated at $6,000-$10,000 but pricing is not publicly listed.
Mid-range ($10,000-$25,000): DOBOT Nova 2 at $12,790 (2kg commercial), DOBOT Nova 5 at $13,790 (5kg commercial), DOBOT CR3A at $22,200 (3kg industrial), and DOBOT CR5A at $24,320 (5kg industrial). JAKA Zu7 is estimated at $12,000-$18,000.
Upper-mid ($25,000-$45,000): DOBOT CR10A at $33,380 (10kg industrial) and DOBOT CR20A at $40,800 (20kg industrial).
Western cobots — estimated pricing
Universal Robots UR3e at approximately $35,000-$42,000, UR5e at $45,000-$55,000, UR10e at $50,000-$60,000, and UR20 at $55,000-$65,000. FANUC CRX series at $40,000-$70,000+. ABB GoFa/YuMi at $40,000-$75,000+.
Note: Western cobot prices are estimates based on industry sources as these manufacturers do not publish retail pricing. Actual prices vary by configuration and region.
The China price advantage
For equivalent specifications (5kg payload, 6-axis, CE certified), Chinese cobots cost 40-70% less than Western alternatives. The most dramatic example: the FAIRINO FR5 at $6,999 versus the Universal Robots UR5e at approximately $50,000 — an 86% price difference for comparable core specs.
This price advantage exists because Chinese manufacturers benefit from lower labor costs in manufacturing, vertical integration (some make their own reducers and motors), intense domestic competition driving prices down, government subsidies for robotics manufacturing, and lower marketing and distribution overhead.
Beyond the robot: total deployment cost
The arm itself is 50-70% of a typical deployment. Complete budget estimates:
Budget deployment (FAIRINO FR5): Robot arm $6,999, basic gripper $800, mounting $500, self-installation $0, training (included) $0. Total: approximately $8,300.
Standard deployment (DOBOT CR5A): Robot arm $24,320, quality gripper $2,500, VX500 camera $2,500, mounting and integration $5,000, training $1,500. Total: approximately $35,800.
Premium deployment (UR5e): Robot arm $50,000, Robotiq gripper $5,000, vision system $8,000, professional integration $10,000, training $3,000. Total: approximately $76,000.
Price trends
Cobot prices have declined approximately 15-20% over the past three years, driven primarily by Chinese manufacturers scaling production and competing aggressively on price. We expect continued price declines of 5-10% annually through 2028, with the most significant drops in the $10,000-$25,000 segment as more Chinese brands reach export maturity.
The humanoid robot category is seeing the most dramatic price compression — from $150,000+ to under $15,000 in just two years — which may eventually impact the cobot market as humanoids become capable of some cobot tasks.
Pricing methodology
Prices marked as "verified" come from publicly listed retail prices on Top3DShop.com, manufacturer e-commerce sites, or Amazon. Prices marked as "estimated" come from industry sources, distributor quotes, or informed estimates based on market positioning. We update this page quarterly. Last update: March 2026.
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