AUBO-i20 vs Elfin E3 cobot
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and Elfin E3 cobot (Han's Robot Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- Elfin E3 cobotChina
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- Elfin E3 cobot2017
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- Elfin E3 cobot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- Elfin E3 cobot$15,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- Elfin E3 cobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- Elfin E3 cobot17 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- Elfin E3 cobot2 m/s
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- Elfin E3 cobot3 kg
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- Elfin E3 cobot590 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- Elfin E3 cobot6
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- Elfin E3 cobot±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- Elfin E3 cobotfloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- Elfin E3 cobotIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- Elfin E3 cobotISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- Elfin E3 cobotnone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- Elfin E3 cobotteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- Elfin E3 cobot—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Elfin E3 cobotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- Elfin E3 cobotEtherCAT, TCP/IP
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- Elfin E3 cobot$15,000 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Lead Time
- AUBO-i20—
- Elfin E3 cobot2 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 17 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 590 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| 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 | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block |
| 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) | EtherCAT, TCP/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 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, Setup Time, 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 | Elfin E3 cobot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,000 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $235,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1567% |
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 Elfin E3 cobot?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Elfin E3 cobot is made by Han's Robot Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were AUBO-i20 and Elfin E3 cobot launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. Elfin E3 cobot launched in 2017.
How do AUBO-i20 and Elfin E3 cobot compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. Elfin E3 cobot 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.
How does the reach of AUBO-i20 compare to Elfin E3 cobot?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. Elfin E3 cobot has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and Elfin E3 cobot 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 Elfin E3 cobot?
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 Elfin E3 cobot 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.