AUBO-i20 vs LARA 5
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and LARA 5 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- LARA 5Germany
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- LARA 5—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- LARA 50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- LARA 5$18,000–$18,900 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- LARA 5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- LARA 5126 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- LARA 5—
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- LARA 55 kg
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- LARA 5800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- LARA 5—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- LARA 5±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- LARA 5floor, ceiling, wall, inverted
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- LARA 5IP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- LARA 5PLd 3, SIL3
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- LARA 5none
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- LARA 5—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- LARA 5Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- LARA 5No
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- LARA 5visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- LARA 5Modular flange
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- LARA 5—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- LARA 5—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- LARA 5—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- LARA 5EtherCAT, CAN Bus, Modbus
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- LARA 5—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- LARA 5$18,000–$18,900 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- LARA 5—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $18,000–$18,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 126 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | PLd 3, SIL3 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | Modular flange |
| 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) | EtherCAT, CAN Bus, Modbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $18,000–$18,900 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, Setup Time, 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 | LARA 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $18,450 |
| Payback period | — | 4.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $231,550 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1255% |
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 LARA 5?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. LARA 5 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do AUBO-i20 and LARA 5 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. LARA 5 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.
Are AUBO-i20 and LARA 5 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 LARA 5?
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 LARA 5 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.