AUBO-i20 vs OB7
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and OB7 (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- OB7United States
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- OB72017
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- OB70 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- OB7$24,900 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- OB7ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- OB71,000 mm
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- OB7±0.1 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- OB75 kg
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- OB7IP30
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- OB77
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- OB7—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- OB722 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- OB7—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- OB7IP30
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- OB7Yes
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- OB7—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i20—
- OB71 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- OB7—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- OB7—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- OB7teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- OB7—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- OB7—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- OB7—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- OB7—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- OB7Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- OB7—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- OB7$24,900 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- OB7—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $24,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 22 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | IP30 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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) | Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $24,900 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, 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 | OB7 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $24,900 |
| Payback period | — | 6.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $225,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +904% |
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 OB7?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. OB7 is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
When were AUBO-i20 and OB7 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. OB7 launched in 2017.
How do AUBO-i20 and OB7 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. OB7 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 OB7?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. OB7 has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and OB7 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 OB7?
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 OB7 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.