AUBO-i20 vs MG400

Q: Who makes AUBO-i20 and MG400?

AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MG400 is made by Dobot, based in CN.

Q: How do AUBO-i20 and MG400 compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. MG400 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.

Q: How does the reach of AUBO-i20 compare to MG400?

AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. MG400 has a reach of 440 mm.

Q: Are AUBO-i20 and MG400 in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AUBO-i20 and MG400?

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.

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and MG400 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-i20AA

MG400A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-i20China
MG400China

Year First Available

AUBO-i202015
MG400—

Verified Deployments

AUBO-i200 Deployments
MG4000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AUBO-i20Contact for quote
MG400$3,780 USD

Availability Status

AUBO-i20ACTIVE
MG400ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

AUBO-i2020 kg
MG4000.8 kg

Robot Weight

AUBO-i2063.7 kg
MG4008 kg

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-i202.6 m/s
MG4005.2 m/s

Reach

AUBO-i201,650 mm
MG400440 mm

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-i206
MG4004

Repeatability

AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
MG400±0.05 mm

Mounting Options

AUBO-i20Any
MG400desktop

IP Rating

AUBO-i20IP54
MG400IP20

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-i20CE
MG400CE, ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-i20software only
MG400none

Duty Cycle

AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
MG400—

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

AUBO-i20Yes
MG400Yes

Offline Programming

AUBO-i20Yes
MG400No

Programming Interface

AUBO-i20proprietary_app
MG400drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
MG400proprietary

Wrist Power Supply

AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
MG400—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

AUBO-i20Python, C++
MG400—

ROS Compatible

AUBO-i20Yes
MG400Yes

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
MG400TCP/IP, Modbus TCP

Digital Twin Support

AUBO-i20Yes
MG400—

Commercial

Price (USD)

AUBO-i20Contact for quote
MG400$3,780 USD

Warranty

AUBO-i203 yrs
MG4002 yrs

	AUBO-i20cobotAUBO Robotics AARobo Index	MG400cobotDobot ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	China	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$3,780 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	0.8 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	63.7 kg	8 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	2.6 m/s	5.2 m/s
Reach (values differ)	1,650 mm	440 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	4
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.05 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	Any	desktop
IP Rating (values differ)	IP54	IP20
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
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	proprietary_app	drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	iso 9283 compatible	proprietary
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)	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	Yes	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$3,780 USD
Warranty (values differ)	3 yrs	2 yrs

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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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AUBO-i20	MG400
Investment	No price	$3,780
Payback period	—	< 1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$246,220
ROI (5 yr)	—	+6514%

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 MG400?

AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MG400 is made by Dobot, based in CN.

How do AUBO-i20 and MG400 compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. MG400 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 MG400?

AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. MG400 has a reach of 440 mm.

Are AUBO-i20 and MG400 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 MG400?

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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AUBO-i20 vs MG400 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.