AUBO-i20 vs MBS PickStar
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and MBS PickStar (Robotunits) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- MBS PickStarAustria
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- MBS PickStar—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- MBS PickStar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- MBS PickStarACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- MBS PickStar1,200 mm
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- MBS PickStar±0.1 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- MBS PickStar2.5 kg
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- MBS PickStarIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- MBS PickStar6
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- MBS PickStar1.2 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- MBS PickStar18 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- MBS PickStarfloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- MBS PickStarCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- MBS PickStarnone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- MBS PickStar—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i20—
- MBS PickStar1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- MBS PickStar—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- MBS PickStar—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- MBS PickStarteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- MBS PickStar—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- MBS PickStar—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- MBS PickStar—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- MBS PickStarYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- MBS PickStarEtherCAT, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- MBS PickStar—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- MBS PickStar2 yrs
Lead Time
- AUBO-i20—
- MBS PickStar4 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Austria |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| 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 | 1,200 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 2.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 18 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python |
| 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, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| 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: Price, 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, Price (USD), 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 | MBS PickStar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, MBS PickStar 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and MBS PickStar?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MBS PickStar is made by Robotunits, based in AT.
How do AUBO-i20 and MBS PickStar compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. MBS PickStar 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 MBS PickStar?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. MBS PickStar has a reach of 1200 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and MBS PickStar 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 MBS PickStar?
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 MBS PickStar 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.