AUBO-i20 vs GD5
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and GD5 (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- GD5—
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- GD52022
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- GD50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- GD5$3,940 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- GD5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- GD510 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- GD50.3 m/s
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- GD5IP20
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- GD51,200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- GD56
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- GD5±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- GD54.4 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- GD5floor, ceiling
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- GD5CE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- GD5Yes
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- GD5—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i20—
- GD52 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- GD5—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- GD5—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- GD5drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- GD5—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- GD5—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- GD5—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- GD5Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- GD5Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- GD5—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- GD5$3,940 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- GD52 yrs
Lead Time
- AUBO-i20—
- GD54 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,940 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 10 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 0.3 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP20 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | Yes |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros |
| 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) | Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,940 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
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
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 | GD5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $3,940 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $246,060 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +6245% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and GD5?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. GD5 is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd..
When were AUBO-i20 and GD5 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. GD5 launched in 2022.
How do AUBO-i20 and GD5 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. GD5 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 GD5?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. GD5 has a reach of 1200 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and GD5 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 GD5?
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 GD5 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.