AUBO-i20 vs CS530H
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and CS530H (Elite Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- CS530HChina
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- CS530H—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- CS530H0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- CS530HACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- CS530H—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- CS530H—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- CS530H—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- CS530H5
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- CS530H±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- CS530H—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- CS530Hfloor
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- CS530H—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- CS530H—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- CS530H—
Safety I/O Pairs
- AUBO-i20—
- CS530H8
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- CS530H—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- CS530HYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- CS530H—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- CS530Hteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- CS530H—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- CS530H12V/24V, 3A (3 Pin mode), 2A (2 Pin mode), 1A (single-pin mode)
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- CS530H—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- CS530H—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- CS530HRS485, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP slave
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- CS530H—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- CS530H—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 8 |
| 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 | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | 12V/24V, 3A (3 Pin mode), 2A (2 Pin mode), 1A (single-pin mode) |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | RS485, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP slave |
| 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, 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 | CS530H |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, CS530H 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 CS530H?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. CS530H is made by Elite Robots, based in CN.
How do AUBO-i20 and CS530H compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. CS530H grades BB. 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 CS530H?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. CS530H has a reach of 1522 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and CS530H 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 CS530H?
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 CS530H 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.