AUBO-i20 vs EC612
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and EC612 (Elite Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- EC612China
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- EC6122020
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- EC6120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- EC612ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- EC612—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- EC612—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- EC6126
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- EC612±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- EC612—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- EC612—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- EC612floor, ceiling, wall, angle
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- EC612—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- EC612ISO 10218, ISO 13849
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- EC612none
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- EC61224 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- EC612Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- EC612—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- EC612teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- EC612iso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- AUBO-i20—
- EC612Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- EC612—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- EC612—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- EC612—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- EC612—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- EC612—
Reliability
MTBF
- AUBO-i20—
- EC612100,000 hrs
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- EC612—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall, angle |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO 10218, ISO 13849 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle | 24 7 continuous | 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, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | iso 9283 compatible | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 100,000 hrs |
| 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, 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 | EC612 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, EC612 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 EC612?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. EC612 is made by Elite Robots, based in CN.
When were AUBO-i20 and EC612 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. EC612 launched in 2020.
How do AUBO-i20 and EC612 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. EC612 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 EC612?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. EC612 has a reach of 1304 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and EC612 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 EC612?
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 EC612 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.