What is a cobot?
A cobot is a robot arm built to work near people, with force limits and sensing.
Updated November 2, 2026
Cobot vs industrial arm
- Cobots slow or stop on contact.
- They're easier to program.
- A risk assessment is still required.
Cobot-style arms
xArmUFACTORY · China
From $5,299 · Buy now
UFACTORY’s bigger cobot line in 5-, 6- and 7-axis versions.

Gen3Kinova · Canada
Quote only · Enterprise
Kinova’s lightweight Gen3 arm, in 6-axis and 7-axis versions.
RizonFlexiv · China
Quote only · Enterprise
Flexiv’s 7-axis adaptive arm. Rizon 4 lifts 4 kg. Rizon 10 lifts 10 kg.

Frequently asked questions
- Are cobots always safe?
- No. Safety depends on the whole application, including the tool.
