AUBO-i20 vs HCR-14A
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and HCR-14A (Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- HCR-14ASouth Korea
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- HCR-14A2016
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- HCR-14A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- HCR-14AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- HCR-14A915 mm
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- HCR-14A±0.05 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- HCR-14A14 kg
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- HCR-14AIP66
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- HCR-14A6
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- HCR-14A1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- HCR-14A21 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- HCR-14Afloor, wall, ceiling
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- HCR-14ACE, ISO
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- HCR-14Anone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- HCR-14A—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HCR-14A—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HCR-14A—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- HCR-14Ateach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- HCR-14A—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- HCR-14A—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- HCR-14A—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HCR-14A—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- HCR-14AEtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HCR-14A—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- HCR-14A—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 915 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 14 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 21 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, wall, ceiling |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | CE, ISO |
| 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 |
| 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 (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 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, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), 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 | HCR-14A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, HCR-14A 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and HCR-14A?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. HCR-14A is made by Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division, based in KR.
When were AUBO-i20 and HCR-14A launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. HCR-14A launched in 2016.
How do AUBO-i20 and HCR-14A compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. HCR-14A 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 HCR-14A?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. HCR-14A has a reach of 1420 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and HCR-14A 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 HCR-14A?
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 HCR-14A 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.