AE3-401S vs AUBO-i20
Side-by-side comparison of AE3-401S (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AE3-401SChina
- AUBO-i20China
Year First Available
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i202015
Verified Deployments
- AE3-401S0 Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AE3-401SACTIVE
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AE3-401S±0.02 mm
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- AE3-401SIP65
- AUBO-i20IP54
Reach
- AE3-401S500 mm
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
Payload
- AE3-401S3 kg
- AUBO-i2020 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AE3-401S4
- AUBO-i206
Max TCP Speed
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
Robot Weight
- AE3-401S11.2 kg
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
Mounting Options
- AE3-401Stable, workstation
- AUBO-i20Any
Safety
Safety Rating
- AE3-401SISO/TS 15066
- AUBO-i20CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- AE3-401Snone
- AUBO-i20software only
Duty Cycle
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i20Yes
Offline Programming
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i20Yes
Programming Interface
- AE3-401Steach_pendant
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
Wrist Power Supply
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
ROS Compatible
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i20Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AE3-401SEthercat, Profinet, Ethernet
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
Digital Twin Support
- AE3-401S—
- AUBO-i20Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
Warranty
- AE3-401S1 yrs
- AUBO-i203 yrs
Lead Time
- AE3-401S1 wks
- AUBO-i20—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $13,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 500 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 20 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 2.6 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 11.2 kg | 63.7 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table, workstation | Any |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | software only |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 1 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AE3-401S | AUBO-i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $237,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1823% | — |
AUBO-i20 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AE3-401S and AUBO-i20?
AE3-401S is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN.
How do AE3-401S and AUBO-i20 compare on the Robo Index?
AE3-401S grades A on the Robo Index. AUBO-i20 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AE3-401S compare to AUBO-i20?
AE3-401S has a reach of 560 mm. AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm.
Are AE3-401S and AUBO-i20 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AE3-401S and AUBO-i20?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
AE3-401S vs AUBO-i20 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.