AUBO-i20 vs Desktop Robot
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- Desktop Robot—
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- Desktop Robot2020
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- Desktop RobotIP20
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- Desktop Robot440 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- Desktop Robot19
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- Desktop Robot8 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- Desktop Robotdesktop
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- Desktop Robotnone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- Desktop Robot—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Desktop RobotYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Desktop RobotNo
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- Desktop Robot—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Desktop Robot—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- Desktop Robot—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Desktop RobotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Desktop Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $28,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP20 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 440 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 0.8 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 19 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 8 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | desktop |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| 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 | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | drag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface |
| 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) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $28,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, 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 | Desktop Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $28,000 |
| Payback period | — | 6.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $222,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +793% |
AUBO-i20 has 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 Desktop Robot?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd..
When were AUBO-i20 and Desktop Robot launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. Desktop Robot launched in 2020.
How do AUBO-i20 and Desktop Robot compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. Desktop Robot 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 Desktop Robot?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and Desktop Robot 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 Desktop Robot?
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 Desktop Robot 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.