AUBO-i20 vs DUCO GCR Series
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and DUCO GCR Series (DUCO Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- DUCO GCR SeriesChina
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- DUCO GCR Series—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- DUCO GCR Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- DUCO GCR SeriesACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- DUCO GCR Series—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- DUCO GCR Series—
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- DUCO GCR Series—
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- DUCO GCR Series—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- DUCO GCR Series—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- DUCO GCR Series—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- DUCO GCR Series—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- DUCO GCR Series—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- DUCO GCR Series—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- DUCO GCR Series—
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- DUCO GCR Series—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- DUCO GCR Series—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- DUCO GCR Series—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- DUCO GCR Series—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- DUCO GCR Series—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- DUCO GCR Series—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- DUCO GCR Series—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- DUCO GCR Series—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- DUCO GCR Series—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- DUCO GCR Series—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- DUCO GCR Series—
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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 | — |
| 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 | — |
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 | DUCO GCR Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, DUCO GCR Series 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 DUCO GCR Series?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. DUCO GCR Series is made by DUCO Robots, based in CN.
How do AUBO-i20 and DUCO GCR Series compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. DUCO GCR Series 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.
Are AUBO-i20 and DUCO GCR Series 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 DUCO GCR Series?
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 DUCO GCR Series 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.