AUBO-i20 vs Franka Production 3
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and Franka Production 3 (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 Production 3Germany
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- Franka Production 32016
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- Franka Production 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- Franka Production 3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- Franka Production 3855 mm
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- Franka Production 3±0.1 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- Franka Production 33 kg
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- Franka Production 3IP40
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- Franka Production 37
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- Franka Production 32 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- Franka Production 318 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- Franka Production 3—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- Franka Production 3ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- Franka Production 3integrated wrist ft
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- Franka Production 3—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i20—
- Franka Production 30.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Franka Production 3Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Franka Production 3No
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- Franka Production 3intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- Franka Production 3—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Franka Production 3—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- Franka Production 3—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Franka Production 3Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- Franka Production 3—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Franka Production 3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- Franka Production 3$30,551 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- Franka Production 3—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,551 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 855 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP40 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 18 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | — |
| 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 | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | intuitive interfaces, no prior knowledge of programming necessary |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,551 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, 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 Production 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $30,551 |
| Payback period | — | 7.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $219,449 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +718% |
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 Production 3?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Franka Production 3 is made by Franka Robotics GmbH, based in DE.
When were AUBO-i20 and Franka Production 3 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. Franka Production 3 launched in 2016.
How do AUBO-i20 and Franka Production 3 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. Franka Production 3 grades A. 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 Franka Production 3?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. Franka Production 3 has a reach of 855 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and Franka Production 3 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 Production 3?
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 Franka Production 3 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.