Welcome JAKA Kargo!
English translation from Unibot. Source published 2026-06-04.
JAKA Kargo is a mobile two-armed robot designed to automate warehouses and industrial processes. The system combines two seven-axis manipulators, an omnidirectional wheelbase and a lifting waist, resulting in a compact platform with a total of 21 degrees of freedom.
Design and capabilities
At 156.5 cm tall and weighing approximately 180 kg, it is designed to work near shelving, work racks, conveyors and carts while remaining safe for human interaction. Each arm can support a payload of up to 5 kg, the belt raises the upper body from 0 to 800 mm and can tilt forward up to 90°, which extends the reach from floor level to table height.
The design uses brushless DC servomotors, harmonic and planetary gearboxes, and control is provided by a twelfth generation Intel Core i5 controller with a 128 GB SSD.
An internal 1 ms control loop ensures precise kinematics and coordinated responsiveness of the base, torso and arms, creating an evolving but focused robotic performance profile with an overall rating of 3.
Navigation and Applications
The Kargo scores 1 out of 5 for navigation and 2 out of 5 for manipulation, reflecting its early but practical readiness to operate in orderly indoor environments. Its most effective applications are obstacle avoidance, cargo sorting, and product assembly.
The omni-directional base allows for smooth adjustments in tight warehouse aisles and production lines, while the dual arms and adjustable waistband allow you to work at different heights and part positions without constant manual readjustment.
Multi-modal sensors constantly monitor people and objects around them, ensuring safe movement and stable performance during repetitive operations. When sorting cargo, the platform aligns the base and top of the body to interact with containers, racks or conveyors. When assembling products, two hands create a consistent workspace, suitable for step-by-step industrial processes where stability and consistency are more important than flashy mobility.
Production and Integration
The JAKA Kargo is mass-produced and produced by JAKA Robotics, a Chinese developer known for collaborative automation solutions. The robot is supplied through a global dealer network, supported by offices in China, Japan, Malaysia, Germany and the US, giving industrial customers the ability to deploy beyond a single domestic market.
Its integration stack is focused on real-world implementation in the factory:
EtherCAT is used inside the machine
Wi‑Fi 6 connection available
multiple serial interfaces
CAN bus
four Gigabit Ethernet ports for communication with enterprise systems and specialized tools
The broader significance of Kargo is that it translates mobile handling into practical, plug-and-play warehouse and manufacturing workflows. Instead of striving for spectacular human imitation, the emphasis is on reliable internal automation, where two-handed reach and seamless control of the entire platform are critical.