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.
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 |
Data Snapshot
| Founded | 2014, Shanghai (university robotics-lab roots) |
|---|---|
| 2024 Revenue | RMB 400M; total profit RMB 3.1M |
| 2025 H1 | Revenue RMB 174M (+4.3%); net loss RMB 20M |
| Position | No.1 China collaborative-robot share for several consecutive years |
| IPO | STAR Market filing terminated Dec 2025 (after 2025-08 hearing) |
| 2026 Funding | New round (Mar 2026) — Lingang Shuke fund lead; Hon Hai-affiliate Guangyu & Xingyu follow; for embodied-intelligence R&D |
| Direction | Cobots + general intelligent robots (embodied AI) |
Products & Specs
| Product | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JAKA Zu series | Collaborative robots (3-18kg payload) | Volume products; industry leader |
| Integrated joints & drives | Drive-control integration, drag-teach | Self-developed core |
| General intelligent robots | Embodied AI platforms | Strategic focus from 2026 funding |
Key Customers
- Automotive & electronics — assembly, handling, quality
- Food & medical — IEC 60601 medical safety certification (2026)
- Education & research — university labs
Recent Milestones
- 2014 — Founded in Shanghai
- 2019-2024 — Becomes China cobot share leader
- Aug 2025 — STAR Market IPO hearing
- Dec 2025 — IPO terminated
- Mar 2026 — New funding for embodied intelligence; general-robot push
- 2026 — IEC 60601 medical certification; Korea market expansion
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does JAKA Robotics do?
JAKA Robotics (节卡机器人) is a Chinese maker of collaborative robots. Its focus is Zu-series 6/7-DOF collaborative arms, serving manufacturing and education customers that need safe, easy-to-deploy 6-axis arms.
How does JAKA Robotics compare with Universal Robots or Doosan?
Chinese cobot makers such as JAKA Robotics compete with Universal Robots and Doosan on price, local support and fast iteration. JAKA Robotics's edge comes from Zu-series 6/7-DOF collaborative arms, at a cost structure global brands often cannot match.
Where is JAKA Robotics based?
JAKA Robotics (节卡机器人) is headquartered in Shanghai, China, China.