AUBO-i20 vs EC66

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and EC66 (Elite Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-i20AA

EC66BB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-i20China
EC66China

Year First Available

AUBO-i202015
EC662019

Verified Deployments

AUBO-i200 Deployments
EC660 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

AUBO-i20ACTIVE
EC66ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

AUBO-i2020 kg
EC66—

Reach

AUBO-i201,650 mm
EC66—

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-i206
EC666

Repeatability

AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
EC66±0.03 mm

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-i202.6 m/s
EC66—

Robot Weight

AUBO-i2063.7 kg
EC66—

Mounting Options

AUBO-i20Any
EC66—

IP Rating

AUBO-i20IP54
EC66—

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-i20CE
EC66ISO 10218, ISO 13849

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-i20software only
EC66joint level all

Duty Cycle

AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
EC6624 7 continuous

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

AUBO-i20Yes
EC66Yes

Offline Programming

AUBO-i20Yes
EC66—

Programming Interface

AUBO-i20proprietary_app
EC66teach_pendant, drag_and_drop

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
EC66iso 9283

Integrated F/T Sensor

AUBO-i20—
EC66Yes

Wrist Power Supply

AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
EC66—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

AUBO-i20Python, C++
EC66—

ROS Compatible

AUBO-i20Yes
EC66—

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
EC66—

Digital Twin Support

AUBO-i20Yes
EC66—

Reliability

MTBF

AUBO-i20—
EC66100,000 hrs

Commercial

Warranty

AUBO-i203 yrs
EC66—

	AUBO-i20cobotAUBO Robotics AARobo Index	EC66cobotElite Robots BBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	China	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	2019
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	±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2.6 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	63.7 kg	—
Mounting Options (values differ)	Any	—
IP Rating (values differ)	IP54	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	CE	ISO 10218, ISO 13849
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	software only	joint level all
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
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	iso 9283 compatible	iso 9283
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	—

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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

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AUBO-i20	EC66
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

AUBO-i20, EC66 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 EC66?

AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. EC66 is made by Elite Robots, based in CN.

When were AUBO-i20 and EC66 launched?

AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. EC66 launched in 2019.

How do AUBO-i20 and EC66 compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. EC66 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 EC66?

AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. EC66 has a reach of 914 mm.

Are AUBO-i20 and EC66 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 EC66?

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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AUBO-i20 vs EC66 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.