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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

  • xArm by UFACTORY
    xArm

    UFACTORY · China

    From $5,299 · Buy now

    UFACTORY’s bigger cobot line in 5-, 6- and 7-axis versions.

  • Lite 6 by UFACTORY
    Lite 6

    UFACTORY · China

    From $2,999 · Buy now

    UFACTORY’s small 6-axis desktop cobot.

  • Gen3 by Kinova
    Gen3

    Kinova · Canada

    Quote only · Enterprise

    Kinova’s lightweight Gen3 arm, in 6-axis and 7-axis versions.

  • Rizon by Flexiv
    Rizon

    Flexiv · China

    Quote only · Enterprise

    Flexiv’s 7-axis adaptive arm. Rizon 4 lifts 4 kg. Rizon 10 lifts 10 kg.

  • myCobot 320 Pi by Elephant Robotics
    myCobot 320 Pi

    Elephant Robotics · China

    $2,499 · Buy now

    The bigger myCobot, with a 1 kg payload.

Frequently asked questions

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

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