AP002 Air Nippers Modules vs AUBO-i20
Side-by-side comparison of AP002 Air Nippers Modules (ACY Automation Inc.) and AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesTaiwan
- AUBO-i20China
Year First Available
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i202015
Verified Deployments
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules0 Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesACTIVE
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
Payload
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i2020 kg
Reach
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i206
Repeatability
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20Any
IP Rating
- AP002 Air Nippers ModulesIP66
- AUBO-i20IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20software only
Duty Cycle
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20Yes
Offline Programming
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20Yes
Programming Interface
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
Wrist Power Supply
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
ROS Compatible
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
Digital Twin Support
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i20Yes
Commercial
Warranty
- AP002 Air Nippers Modules—
- AUBO-i203 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 63.7 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.6 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,650 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | Any |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | 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) | — | 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) | — | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, 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, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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 | AP002 Air Nippers Modules | AUBO-i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AP002 Air Nippers Modules, AUBO-i20 have 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AP002 Air Nippers Modules and AUBO-i20?
AP002 Air Nippers Modules is made by ACY Automation Inc., based in TW. AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN.
How do AP002 Air Nippers Modules and AUBO-i20 compare on the Robo Index?
AP002 Air Nippers Modules grades BB 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.
Are AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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 AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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
AP002 Air Nippers Modules 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.