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JAKA Robotics
JAKA Robotics is a fast-growing Shanghai cobot company whose Zu-series arms serve global factories, and which has begun fielding humanoid-robot prototypes.
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Company Overview
- JAKA launched its Zu-series cobots in 2016 and quickly built a reputation for smooth kinematics and competitive pricing in 3C, automotive parts and consumer-goods lines.
- It has expanded aggressively overseas, selling into Europe, North America and Asia under the JAKA brand.
- In 2025 JAKA showcased humanoid-robot research, leveraging its arm and control expertise toward full humanoids.
Key Facts
| Full Name | JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 节卡机器人股份有限公司 |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Shanghai, China |
| Core Products | Zu-series 6/7-DOF collaborative arms |
| Status | Leading Chinese cobot exporter |
Actuators & Sensors
- Self-developed integrated joint actuators with torque sensing.
- 6-DOF and 7-DOF arms with high repeatability.
- Proprietary control algorithms for safe human collaboration.
Supply-Chain Analysis
- JAKA integrates Chinese joint modules and reducers, with harmonic reducers from domestic suppliers.
- Its R&D is concentrated in Shanghai with manufacturing scaled in the Yangtze River Delta.
- Overseas certification (CE, UL) supports its global go-to-market.
Competitor Comparison
Versus AUBO: JAKA is stronger in industrial and overseas markets; AUBO dominates education. Versus Universal Robots, JAKA undercuts on price while narrowing the software gap.