AUBO-i20 vs HB3
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and HB3 (HausBots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- HB3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- HB32017
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- HB30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- HB3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- HB325 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- HB3—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- HB3—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- HB3—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- HB3—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- HB3—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- HB3floor
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- HB3—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- HB3—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- HB3—
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- HB3—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HB3—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HB3—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- HB3—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- HB3—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- HB3—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- HB3—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HB3—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- HB3—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HB3—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- HB3—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 25 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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) | — |
| 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 | HB3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, HB3 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 HB3?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. HB3 is made by HausBots, based in GB.
When were AUBO-i20 and HB3 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. HB3 launched in 2017.
How do AUBO-i20 and HB3 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. HB3 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.
Are AUBO-i20 and HB3 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 HB3?
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 HB3 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.