What JAKA does

JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Minhang District, Shanghai, is a Chinese collaborative robot (cobot) and embodied intelligent robot manufacturer serving industrial automation customers globally. The company's product portfolio spans eight core cobot series (Zu, Pro, S, AL, A, Mini, plus Kargo, K1, Lumi, and S3 in the EI Robot family) with payloads ranging from 2 kg to 35 kg, complemented by control cabinets, teach pendants, vision systems (JAKA Lens VPS/2D), 6-axis force sensors, and the JAKA EVO Industrial Embodied Intelligence Platform that targets generalized operational capabilities beyond point-to-point programming. JAKA claims the #1 position in domestic Chinese market share for general intelligent robots and positions itself as a global leader, competing alongside Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, and KUKA in a market projected by Interact Analysis to grow at a 17.3% CAGR to $2.3B by 2030.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of cobots, embodied intelligence robots, vision and force control modules, and control cabinets, with a secondary revenue stream from services including the JAKA Care support system, JAKA Academy training, and JAKA OTA 6C over-the-air update platform. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. JAKA distributes through direct enterprise sales backed by offices in China, the US (New York), Germany (Fürth), Japan (Toyohashi, opened April 2025), and Malaysia (Penang), supplemented by a multi-tier channel network of system integrators, distributors, agents, and OEM partners, with named partners including KAKOU USA, Brutsch Elektronik, and AMZ. Customer segments are diversified across automotive, 3C electronics, new energy/batteries, home appliances, food and beverage, metal manufacturing, service/hospitality, research/education, and (newly via IEC 60601 certification) medical device manufacturing; MANN+HUMMEL China is a named enterprise customer in the filtration/mobility sector.

Strategically, JAKA is mid-pivot from a pure cobot vendor to an embodied AI robotics platform, evidenced by the January 2026 MoU with Intel China for embodied AI commercialization, the March 2026 equity financing round led by Lingang Digital Fund with participation from listed strategic Xingyu Co. (601799), ongoing product launches including the Zu35 high-payload cobot and CAB V3 controller, and an expanding global footprint with active participation in 8+ international trade fairs including CIIF, Automate, Hannover Messe, and BIMU.

Name

JAKA

Legal name

JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://jaka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JAKA Robotics is a Shanghai-based Chinese manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots) and embodied intelligent robots, offering 8+ product series from 2 kg to 35 kg payloads, vision and force-control systems, and the JAKA EVO AI platform, sold globally through direct enterprise sales and channel partners to automotive, 3C electronics, new energy, and medical manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) (IMAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Robotics & Cobots (IMAIAMAB), Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA), Robot Software, Autonomy Stacks & Simulation (ROS, digital twins) (HDAAAIAK), Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Humanoid & General-Purpose Robots (HDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• Collaborative robots
• Industrial automation
• Embodied intelligence
• Smart manufacturing
• Cobot systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Minhang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Collaborative Robot Sales: Sale of physical collaborative robot hardware including multiple series (Zu, Pro, S, AL, A, Mini) with various payload capacities and specifications. The company also sells control cabinets (Cab V3, MiniCab), teach pendants, and accessories.
2. Embodied Intelligent Robot Products: Sale of embodied intelligent robots including JAKA Kargo, K1, Lumi, S³, and the JAKA EVO Industrial Embodied Intelligence Platform designed for advanced automation applications.
3. Vision and Force Control Systems: Sale of vision systems (JAKA Lens VPS, JAKA Lens 2D) and force control series products including 6-Axis Force Sensor Assembly for end effectors.
4. Services and Support: JAKA Care professional innovation service system, JAKA Academy training platform, and JAKA OTA 6C service platform providing ongoing support and training.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JAKA Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells collaborative robots (cobots) and embodied intelligent robots for industrial automation. Its cobot lineup spans the Zu, Pro, S, AL, A, and Mini series with payloads from 3kg to 35kg, complemented by teach pendants, control cabinets (Cab V3, MiniCab), vision systems (JAKA Lens VPS, JAKA Lens 2D), and force control modules. The embodied intelligence family (Kargo, K1, Lumi, S3) is built on the JAKA EVO Industrial Embodied Intelligence Platform, supported by JAKA+ ecosystem, OTA 6C service platform, and JAKA Academy training.

Product overview

JAKA Robotics offers two main product families: Collaborative Robots (Cobot) and Embodied Intelligent Robots, supported by accessories and service platforms. The Collaborative Robot Family includes the Zu Series (high-payload cobots from 3kg to 35kg), Pro Series (professional-grade), S Series (high-performance with force control), AL Series (perception-enhanced), A Series (standard models), and Mini Series (compact lightweight). Accessories include Teach Pendant Series for programming, Control Cabinet Series as robot brains, Vision Series (JAKA Lens VPS/2D) for machine vision, and Force Control Series with 6-axis force sensors. The Embodied Intelligence Family includes Kargo, K1, Lumi, and S3 robots, powered by the JAKA EVO Industrial Embodied Intelligence Platform that enables generalized operational capabilities. Software and service platforms include JAKA+ ecosystem, JAKA OTA 6C for remote updates, JAKA Academy for training, and RoboHub for system integration. The company deploys across automotive, electronics, new energy, home appliances, food & beverage, metal manufacturing, service & hospitality, and research & education sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JAKA Zu Series: Collaborative robot series - includes Zu3, Zu5, Zu7, Zu12, Zu18, Zu20, Zu30
• JAKA Pro Series
• JAKA S Series
• JAKA AL Series
• JAKA A Series
• JAKA Mini Series
• JAKA EI Robot
• JAKA Kargo
• JAKA K1
• JAKA Lumi
• JAKA S3
• JAKA EVO
• JAKA CAB V3
• JAKA Lens VPS
• JAKA Academy
• JAKA Care
• JAKA OTA 6C

Products and services

• JAKA Zu Series Collaborative Robots High-payload collaborative robot series including Zu3, Zu5, Zu7, Zu12, Zu18, Zu20, Zu30, and Zu35 models with payload capacities from 3kg to 35kg, designed for versatile industrial automation. Zu20 features 20kg payload, 1780mm reach, and IP65 rating; Zu35 offers 35kg payload and 2,000mm reach.
• JAKA Pro Series Collaborative Robots Professional-grade collaborative robot series including Pro5, Pro12, and Pro16 models designed for advanced industrial applications requiring high performance and reliability.
• JAKA S Series Collaborative Robots High-performance collaborative robot series (S5, S7, S12) with integrated force control for precision and sensitivity in demanding applications. S Series and MiniCab control cabinet received IEC 60601 medical safety certification, the global benchmark for medical electrical equipment safety.
• JAKA AL Series Collaborative Robots Perception-enhanced collaborative robot series designed for applications requiring advanced sensing and environmental awareness capabilities.
• JAKA A Series Collaborative Robots Standard collaborative robot models including A12L, A5, A12, and A20, designed for general-purpose industrial automation tasks across various sectors.
• JAKA Mini Series Collaborative Robots Mini lightweight collaborative robots (Mini2, MiniCobo) designed for compact spaces and lighter automation tasks with excellent versatility and flexibility.
• JAKA Lens Vision Systems Machine vision products including JAKA Lens VPS and JAKA Lens 2D that enable visual inspection, recognition, and guidance capabilities for quality control and automation.
• Force Control Series Force sensing and control systems including 6-Axis Force Sensor Assembly for end effectors, enabling precise force feedback and compliant manipulation for delicate assembly and machining tasks.
• Control Cabinet Series (Cab V3 / MiniCab) Robot control systems including Cab V3 and MiniCab control cabinets that serve as the brain of the robot system, providing power management and motion control. MiniCab is IEC 60601 medical safety certified.
• JAKA Kargo Embodied Intelligent Robot Embodied intelligence robot platform for logistics and material handling applications, part of JAKA's EI Robot family focused on transforming from point-to-point programming to generalized operational capabilities.
• JAKA K1 Embodied Intelligent Robot Embodied intelligence robot platform designed for industrial applications, representing JAKA's advancement toward general intelligent robots with enhanced perception and decision-making capabilities.
• JAKA Lumi Embodied Intelligence Training Platform Embodied intelligence training platform designed as an all-in-one training solution for schools, research institutions, and developers with exceptional cost-effectiveness for robot training and development.
• JAKA S3 Embodied Intelligent Robot Embodied intelligence robot platform for industrial applications, offering enhanced perception, decision-making, and operational capabilities compared to traditional collaborative robots.
• JAKA EVO Industrial Embodied Intelligence Platform Industrial Embodied Intelligence Platform that enables robots to generalize operational capabilities from point-to-point programming, supporting advanced AI-driven automation across multiple industrial sectors.
• Teach Pendant Series (TOUCH I / TOUCH II) Handheld programming devices (TOUCH I, TOUCH II) for intuitive robot programming and control, enabling operators to easily configure and operate JAKA collaborative robots.
• JAKA+ Ecosystem Service Platform Professional innovation service system and ecosystem platform offering customer-centric services, software updates via OTA, and support for robot operation and maintenance.
• JAKA OTA 6C Service Platform Service OTA platform that guarantees stable robot operation through over-the-air software updates and remote diagnostics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 kg payload capacity with 2,000 mm reach in Zu35 model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and regional.

• MANN+HUMMEL ChinamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026JAKA partnered with MANN+HUMMEL China to drive the evolution of smart, sustainable filtration solutions, with primary focus on the mobility sector. JAKA will provide automation solutions for the company's filtration production operations.
• Intel China Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026JAKA Robotics and Intel China Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the commercialization of Embodied AI, moving it from research labs straight into real-world industrial applications. Partnership focuses on AI-powered robot capabilities.
• Brütsch ElektronikregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Swiss provider of customized automation solutions and medical devices manufacturer to bring JAKA cobots closer to Swiss companies seeking convenient and cost-efficient automation solutions.
• KAKOU USA, LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted partner for Automate 2025 trade show in Detroit, representing JAKA Robotics in the North American market with booth 8410 at Huntington Place.
• AMZ – Netzwerk Automobilzulieferer SachsenregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration at Z Messe Leipzig trade fair in Germany to support automotive suppliers in the region with JAKA cobot automation solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Universal Robots: Denmark-based cobot pioneer and global market leader, part of Teradyne. Directly competes with JAKA in collaborative robots across automotive, electronics, and manufacturing, with similar payload tiers and ease-of-use positioning.
• Doosan Robotics: Korean cobot manufacturer with comparable payload range (5-35kg) and global distribution. Direct competitor in Asia-Pacific markets and increasingly in Europe and Americas.
• Techman Robot: Taiwan-based cobot maker known for integrated vision systems — directly comparable to JAKA's vision-enhanced cobot offerings. Competes in electronics, automotive, and metalworking segments.
• Aubo Robotics: Chinese cobot manufacturer with similar payload range and target verticals. Direct domestic competitor within China's rapidly growing cobot market where JAKA holds #1 share.
• Elite Robots: Chinese cobot maker (CSG/Hai Robotics-adjacent) competing in similar payload categories and verticals as JAKA, particularly in Asia and Europe.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA: German 'Big Four' robotics company (Midea-owned) with cobot (LBR iisy) and industrial robot offerings. Particularly competitive in European automotive and industrial markets where JAKA is expanding.
• Yaskawa: Japanese 'Big Four' player with cobot offerings (Motoman HC) and strong Asia-Pacific presence — directly competing with JAKA in Asian markets and increasingly in Europe/Americas.
• Fanuc: Japanese industrial robotics giant and one of the 'Big Four.' While primarily industrial robots, Fanuc's expanding cobot (CRX) line directly overlaps with JAKA's portfolio in high-payload industrial automation.
• ABB Robotics: Swiss-Swedish 'Big Four' player with collaborative robots (SWIFTI, GoFa) competing across JAKA's addressable markets, backed by far greater global scale and service infrastructure.

Regional players

• SIASUN Robot & Automation: Chinese industrial robot and cobot manufacturer, one of the 'Four Little Dragons' alongside JAKA. Competes primarily in Chinese domestic market with some international presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@jakarobotics576
• Facebookfacebook.com/JAKARobotics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jakarobotics/?viewAsMember=true

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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