AUBO-i20 vs CR20A

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and CR20A (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-i20AA

CR20AA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-i20China
CR20AChina

Year First Available

AUBO-i202015
CR20A—

Verified Deployments

AUBO-i200 Deployments
CR20A0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

AUBO-i20ACTIVE
CR20AACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating

AUBO-i20IP54
CR20AIP54

Payload

AUBO-i2020 kg
CR20A20 kg

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-i202.6 m/s
CR20A—

Reach

AUBO-i201,650 mm
CR20A1,700 mm

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-i206
CR20A6

Repeatability

AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
CR20A±0.05 mm

Robot Weight

AUBO-i2063.7 kg
CR20A73 kg

Mounting Options

AUBO-i20Any
CR20Aupright

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-i20CE
CR20AISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-i20software only
CR20Anone

Duty Cycle

AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
CR20Acontinuous 24 7

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

AUBO-i20Yes
CR20A—

Offline Programming

AUBO-i20Yes
CR20A—

Programming Interface

AUBO-i20proprietary_app
CR20Ateach_pendant, proprietary_app

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
CR20AISO 9409-1

Wrist Power Supply

AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
CR20A—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

AUBO-i20Python, C++
CR20A—

ROS Compatible

AUBO-i20Yes
CR20AYes

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
CR20AProfinet, EtherNet/IP

Digital Twin Support

AUBO-i20Yes
CR20A—

Commercial

Warranty

AUBO-i203 yrs
CR20A—

	AUBO-i20cobotAUBO Robotics AARobo Index	CR20AcobotDobot ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	China	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
IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers)	IP54	IP54
Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers)	20 kg	20 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	2.6 m/s	—
Reach (values differ)	1,650 mm	1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.05 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	63.7 kg	73 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	Any	upright
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	CE	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	software only	none
Duty Cycle (values differ)	24 7 continuous	continuous 24 7
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	proprietary_app	teach_pendant, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	iso 9283 compatible	ISO 9409-1
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	Python, C++	—
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)	Profinet, EtherNet/IP
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	Yes	—
Commercial
Warranty (values differ)	3 yrs	—

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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

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AUBO-i20	CR20A
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

AUBO-i20, CR20A 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 AUBO-i20 and CR20A?

AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. CR20A is made by Dobot, based in CN.

How do AUBO-i20 and CR20A compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. CR20A 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 CR20A?

AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. CR20A has a reach of 1700 mm.

Are AUBO-i20 and CR20A 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 CR20A?

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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AUBO-i20 vs CR20A 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.