AUBO-i20 vs Cobot-Station
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and Cobot-Station (Robotunits) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- Cobot-StationAustria
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- Cobot-Station—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- Cobot-Station0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- Cobot-StationACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- Cobot-Station10 kg
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- Cobot-Station70 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- Cobot-Station0.5 m/s
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- Cobot-Station1,400 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- Cobot-Station—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- Cobot-Station—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- Cobot-Stationfloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- Cobot-Station—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- Cobot-StationISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- Cobot-StationYes
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- Cobot-Station—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Cobot-Station—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Cobot-Station—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- Cobot-Station—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- Cobot-Station—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Cobot-Station—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- Cobot-Station—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Cobot-Station—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- Cobot-Station—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Cobot-Station—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- Cobot-Station—
Lead Time
- AUBO-i20—
- Cobot-Station5 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Austria |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 70 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 5 wks |
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
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 | AUBO-i20 | Cobot-Station |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, Cobot-Station 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 Cobot-Station?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Cobot-Station is made by Robotunits, based in AT.
How do AUBO-i20 and Cobot-Station compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. Cobot-Station grades A. 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 Cobot-Station?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. Cobot-Station has a reach of 1400 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and Cobot-Station 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 Cobot-Station?
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 Cobot-Station 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.