AUBO-i20 vs Franka Emika Panda
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and Franka Emika Panda (Franka Robotics GmbH) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- Franka Emika PandaGermany
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- Franka Emika Panda2017
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- Franka Emika Panda0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- Franka Emika PandaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- Franka Emika PandaIP54
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- Franka Emika Panda3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- Franka Emika Panda—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- Franka Emika Panda1,260 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- Franka Emika Panda—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- Franka Emika Panda±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- Franka Emika Panda11 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- Franka Emika Pandafloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- Franka Emika PandaISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- Franka Emika Pandaintegrated wrist ft
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- Franka Emika Panda—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- Franka Emika PandaFranka Emika API
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- Franka Emika PandaISO 9409-1-A50
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Franka Emika Panda—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- Franka Emika Panda—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Franka Emika PandaYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- Franka Emika PandaEtherCAT
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Franka Emika Panda—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- Franka Emika Panda$30,000 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- Franka Emika Panda—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 11 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | integrated wrist ft |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | Franka Emika API |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | EtherCAT |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, 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 | Franka Emika Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $30,000 |
| Payback period | — | 7.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $220,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +733% |
AUBO-i20 has 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 Franka Emika Panda?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Franka Emika Panda is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE.
When were AUBO-i20 and Franka Emika Panda launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. Franka Emika Panda launched in 2017.
How do AUBO-i20 and Franka Emika Panda compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. Franka Emika Panda grades AA. 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 Franka Emika Panda 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 Franka Emika Panda?
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 Franka Emika Panda 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.