AUBO-i20 vs Nova 5

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and Nova 5 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-i20AA

Nova 5A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-i20China
Nova 5China

Year First Available

AUBO-i202015
Nova 52019

Verified Deployments

AUBO-i200 Deployments
Nova 50 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AUBO-i20Contact for quote
Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD

Availability Status

AUBO-i20ACTIVE
Nova 5ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

AUBO-i2020 kg
Nova 55 kg

Reach

AUBO-i201,650 mm
Nova 5850 mm

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-i206
Nova 56

Repeatability

AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
Nova 5±0.05 mm

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-i202.6 m/s
Nova 52 m/s

Robot Weight

AUBO-i2063.7 kg
Nova 514 kg

Mounting Options

AUBO-i20Any
Nova 5任意角度

IP Rating

AUBO-i20IP54
Nova 5IP54

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-i20CE
Nova 5IP54

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-i20software only
Nova 5none

Duty Cycle

AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
Nova 5—

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

AUBO-i20Yes
Nova 5Yes

Offline Programming

AUBO-i20Yes
Nova 5No

Programming Interface

AUBO-i20proprietary_app
Nova 5drag_and_drop

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
Nova 5—

Wrist Power Supply

AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
Nova 5—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

AUBO-i20Python, C++
Nova 5—

ROS Compatible

AUBO-i20Yes
Nova 5—

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
Nova 5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP

Digital Twin Support

AUBO-i20Yes
Nova 5—

Commercial

Price (USD)

AUBO-i20Contact for quote
Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD

Warranty

AUBO-i203 yrs
Nova 5—

	AUBO-i20cobotAUBO Robotics AARobo Index	Nova 5cobotDobot ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	China	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	2019
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$9,525–$13,790 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (values differ)	20 kg	5 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,650 mm	850 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2.6 m/s	2 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	63.7 kg	14 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	Any	任意角度
IP Rating	IP54	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	CE	IP54
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
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)	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	Yes	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$9,525–$13,790 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

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	AUBO-i20	Nova 5
Investment	No price	$11,658
Payback period	—	2.8 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$238,343
ROI (5 yr)	—	+2045%

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 Nova 5?

AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Nova 5 is made by Dobot, based in CN.

When were AUBO-i20 and Nova 5 launched?

AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. Nova 5 launched in 2019.

How do AUBO-i20 and Nova 5 compare on the Robo Index?

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

How does the reach of AUBO-i20 compare to Nova 5?

AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. Nova 5 has a reach of 850 mm.

Are AUBO-i20 and Nova 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 Nova 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 Nova 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.