Chinese Cobot Manufacturers: Complete Directory [2026]

China's collaborative robot industry has matured rapidly. Domestic brands now supply 57% of China's own cobot demand (up from roughly 25% a decade ago), and in 2025, China became a net robot exporter for the first time. This directory covers every credible Chinese cobot manufacturer with verified data on their products, pricing, certifications, and export readiness.

Tier 1: Established global exporters

These companies have shipped thousands of units internationally, hold multiple certifications, and have Western distribution or support infrastructure.

DOBOT (Shenzhen)

Market position: World's #2 cobot manufacturer (13% global share), China's #1 cobot exporter for six consecutive years. Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (December 2024, raised $87.6M).

Product lines: CRA industrial cobots (CR3A through CR20A, $22,200-$40,800), Nova commercial cobots ($12,790-$13,790), Magician educational series ($995-$6,995), MG400 desktop arm ($2,890), M1 Pro SCARA ($5,990), and the new Atom humanoid robot.

Certifications: CE, ISO 13849-1, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066.

Export track record: 72,000+ robots deployed in 80+ countries. 59% of revenue from overseas. Products available through Top3DShop (US), direct DOBOT US entity, and authorized distributors globally.

Key strength: Most complete product lineup of any Chinese robot company — from $995 educational arms to $40,800 industrial cobots. Strong documentation and after-sales infrastructure by Chinese standards.

AUBO (Beijing)

Market position: Top-3 Chinese cobot manufacturer by export volume. One of the earliest Chinese cobot brands (founded 2015).

Product lines: i-series cobots (i3, i5, i7, i10) covering 3-10kg payloads. Estimated pricing $5,000-$15,000.

Certifications: CE + UL — the only major Chinese cobot brand with UL certification for North America.

Export track record: 35,000+ cumulative units shipped to 50+ countries.

Key strength: UL certification makes AUBO the safest choice for North American buyers requiring certified equipment. Pricing is extremely competitive but not publicly listed.

JAKA (Shanghai)

Market position: Approximately 8% European cobot market share. Global Toyota supplier.

Product lines: Zu series (Zu3, Zu5, Zu7, Zu12, Zu18) covering 3-18kg payloads. Estimated pricing $8,000-$22,000.

Certifications: CE.

Export track record: Strong European presence with established automotive industry credentials.

Key strength: Wireless programming capability. Proven in high-volume automotive environments. Toyota relationship validates quality for industrial buyers.

UFACTORY (Shenzhen)

Market position: Leading affordable industrial robot arm brand for SMEs and research.

Product lines: xArm series (5, 6, 7 DOF, $5,749-$10,449), UFACTORY 850 ($9,849), Lite 6.

Certifications: CE.

Export track record: Global via reseller network. Used by Google, Intel, Orionstar, and universities worldwide.

Key strength: Best developer ecosystem among Chinese brands — full ROS2, Python, C++ SDKs. Carbon fiber construction. VR-based programming software.

Tier 2: Growing exporters

FAIRINO (Shanghai)

Market position: Aggressive budget challenger; one of the few brands offering explosion-proof cobot variants at this price level.

Product lines: FR series (FR3 through FR30). FR5 at $6,999 is a standout value. Explosion-proof and IP65 versions are offered as separate variants.

Certifications: CE, PLd Cat 3 functional safety on standard models; explosion-proof certification applies to the dedicated Ex variants only — request the certificate for the exact model quoted.

Key strength: Price-to-spec ratio. ±0.02mm repeatability and 922mm reach at $6,999 undercuts nearly everything comparable, and the availability of an Ex variant opens hazardous-environment work that most budget brands cannot serve.

Elite Robot (Suzhou)

Market position: Vertically integrated cobot manufacturer producing own reducers and embedded systems.

Product lines: EC series (EC63, EC66, EC612) covering 3-12kg payloads. Estimated $6,000-$20,000.

Certifications: CE.

Key strength: Full vertical integration from reducers to software — potentially better quality control and lower costs over time.

Han's Robot / Huayan Robotics (Shenzhen)

Market position: Backed by Han's Laser Group (publicly listed).

Product lines: Elfin series covering 3-15kg payloads — E03 (3kg / 590mm), E05 (5kg / 800mm), E05-L (3.5kg / 950mm), E10 (10kg / 1000mm), and E10-L (8kg / 1300mm). All IP54, ±0.03mm on the smaller models. Estimated $15,000-$32,000; Han's publishes no list pricing.

Certifications: CE.

Key strength: Deep vertical integration — Han's develops its own reducers, motors, encoders, drives, and software into modular all-in-one joints, with a 30,000-hour design life. Also a unique dual-brand strategy: founder David Reger relocated to Germany and rebranded European operations as Neura Robotics, while Han's Robot/Huayan continues in China. Strong corporate backing from publicly-listed Han's Laser.

Watch out for: Quote-only pricing and a thinner Western distributor network than DOBOT or UFACTORY. Specs also trail on paper — the E10's 1000mm reach and ±0.05mm repeatability sit behind the DOBOT CR10A at the same tier.

Tier 3: Specialized and emerging

Elephant Robotics (Shenzhen): Leader in desktop/educational robot arms. myCobot 280 series ($649-$849 depending on compute module) has sold 10,000+ units globally. Also produces myCobot Pro 630 for light commercial use. Actively seeking reseller partners.

Rokae (Beijing): Industrial cobot manufacturer with aerospace credentials. Smaller export footprint but growing.

Siasun (Shenyang): China's largest overall robot manufacturer (parent company is state-backed). Strong in industrial robots. Cobot line is less export-focused.

Selecting a manufacturer: key questions

When evaluating Chinese cobot manufacturers, the questions that actually differentiate them are: what certifications does the specific model I need carry (not just the brand)? What is the installed base in my target application? Who is the authorized distributor in my region, and what support can they provide? What are the actual spare parts lead times to my location? And can they provide customer references in my industry?

The data in this directory is verified as of March 2026, but pricing and product lines evolve quickly. We update this page quarterly — check back for the latest information or sign up for our newsletter for updates.