AUBO-i20 vs ESCOTT EST-18
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and ESCOTT EST-18 (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- ESCOTT EST-18ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- ESCOTT EST-186
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- ESCOTT EST-18±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- ESCOTT EST-18floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- ESCOTT EST-18CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- ESCOTT EST-18software only
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- ESCOTT EST-1824 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- ESCOTT EST-18drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- ESCOTT EST-18iso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- AUBO-i20—
- ESCOTT EST-18manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- AUBO-i20—
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- ESCOTT EST-182 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- ESCOTT EST-18—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ESCOTT EST-18—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- ESCOTT EST-18EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- ESCOTT EST-181 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | 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 | ||
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | software only | software only |
| Duty Cycle | 24 7 continuous | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | iso 9283 compatible | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | 2 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 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, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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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 | ESCOTT EST-18 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, ESCOTT EST-18 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 ESCOTT EST-18?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. ESCOTT EST-18 is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
How do AUBO-i20 and ESCOTT EST-18 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. ESCOTT EST-18 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 ESCOTT EST-18?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. ESCOTT EST-18 has a reach of 1073 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and ESCOTT EST-18 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 ESCOTT EST-18?
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 ESCOTT EST-18 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.