AUBO-i20 vs CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm (Huazhong CNC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmChina
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Armdrag_and_drop, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- CR616 Collaborative Robot ArmYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm—
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | — |
| 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 | drag_and_drop, code_ros |
| 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 | Yes | 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 | AUBO-i20 | CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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 CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm is made by Huazhong CNC, based in CN.
How do AUBO-i20 and CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm grades BBB. 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 AUBO-i20 and CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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 CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm?
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 CR616 Collaborative Robot Arm 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.