Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Sourcing from China
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China's cobot supply base now includes established names like AUBO, JAKA, and Elite, building CE-certified arms in the 3–20 kg payload range that compete on price against Universal Robots and Techman. The certification detail that trips up integrators is functional safety: a cobot needs more than a basic CE mark — look for compliance with ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066 for collaborative operation, and ideally a TÜV-issued safety report. Lead times typically run 4–10 weeks, and most factories will OEM the controller branding but not the core motion firmware.
Sourcing a cobot means matching payload and reach to your application, then verifying the collaborative safety certification holds up for your specific deployment. A common pitfall is treating a CE mark as proof of safe human-robot collaboration when ISO/TS 15066 force-limiting validation is what actually matters.
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FAQ
What safety standards should a Chinese cobot meet?
Beyond a CE mark, look for ISO 10218-1/-2 for industrial robots and ISO/TS 15066 for collaborative force and pressure limits. A third-party report (e.g. TÜV) for these is far stronger than a self-declared CE.
Can I get an OEM-branded cobot from China?
Most makers like AUBO, JAKA, and Elite will brand the housing, teach pendant, and controller for OEM partners, but rarely license the core motion-control firmware. Confirm what's customizable and the MOQ, which is often low (single-digit to tens of units).
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