AUBO-i20 vs Edgewater Automation
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and Edgewater Automation (Edgewater Automation) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- Edgewater AutomationUnited States
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- Edgewater Automation—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- Edgewater Automation0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- Edgewater AutomationACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- Edgewater Automation—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- Edgewater Automation—
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- Edgewater Automation—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- Edgewater Automation—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- Edgewater Automation—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- Edgewater Automation—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- Edgewater Automation—
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- Edgewater Automation—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- Edgewater AutomationISO 9001:2015, UL508
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- Edgewater Automationnone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- Edgewater Automation—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Edgewater Automation—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Edgewater Automation—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- Edgewater Automation—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- Edgewater Automation—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Edgewater Automation—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- Edgewater Automation—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Edgewater Automation—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- Edgewater Automation—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Edgewater Automation—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- Edgewater Automation—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO 9001:2015, UL508 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| 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 | Edgewater Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, Edgewater Automation 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 Edgewater Automation?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Edgewater Automation is made by Edgewater Automation, based in US.
How do AUBO-i20 and Edgewater Automation compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. Edgewater Automation grades BBB. 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 Edgewater Automation 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 Edgewater Automation?
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 Edgewater Automation 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.