AUBO-i20 vs AUBO-iS3
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and AUBO-iS3 (AUBO Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- AUBO-iS3China
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- AUBO-iS32015
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- AUBO-iS30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- AUBO-iS3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- AUBO-iS312 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- AUBO-iS32.5 m/s
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- AUBO-iS31,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- AUBO-iS36
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- AUBO-iS3±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- AUBO-iS336 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- AUBO-iS3任意角度
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- AUBO-iS3IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- AUBO-iS3Cat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- AUBO-iS3none
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- AUBO-iS3—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- AUBO-iS3Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- AUBO-iS3—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- AUBO-iS3proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- AUBO-iS3iso 9283 compatible
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- AUBO-iS3末端工具端I/O电源: 0V/12V/24V, 0.8A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- AUBO-iS3Python, C++, URScript-like scripting
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- AUBO-iS3Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- AUBO-iS3EtherNet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- AUBO-iS3—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- AUBO-iS3—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available | 2015 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 12 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 2.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 36 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | 任意角度 |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | iso 9283 compatible | iso 9283 compatible |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | 末端工具端I/O电源: 0V/12V/24V, 0.8A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | Python, C++, URScript-like scripting |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | EtherNet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP |
| 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
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AUBO-i20 | AUBO-iS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, AUBO-iS3 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and AUBO-iS3?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. AUBO-iS3 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN.
When were AUBO-i20 and AUBO-iS3 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. AUBO-iS3 launched in 2015.
How do AUBO-i20 and AUBO-iS3 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. AUBO-iS3 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 AUBO-i20 compare to AUBO-iS3?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. AUBO-iS3 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and AUBO-iS3 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 AUBO-i20 and AUBO-iS3?
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
AUBO-i20 vs AUBO-iS3 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.