AUBO-i20 vs OB7 Max 8
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and OB7 Max 8 (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- OB7 Max 8United States
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- OB7 Max 8—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- OB7 Max 80 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- OB7 Max 8$34,900 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- OB7 Max 8ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- OB7 Max 8IP30
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- OB7 Max 88 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- OB7 Max 8—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- OB7 Max 81,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- OB7 Max 87
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- OB7 Max 8±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- OB7 Max 858 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- OB7 Max 8robot mounting flange
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- OB7 Max 8CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- OB7 Max 8Yes
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- OB7 Max 8—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i20—
- OB7 Max 81 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- OB7 Max 8—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- OB7 Max 8—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- OB7 Max 8no_code_gui, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- OB7 Max 8—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- OB7 Max 8—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- OB7 Max 8—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- OB7 Max 8—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- OB7 Max 8Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- OB7 Max 8—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- OB7 Max 8$34,900 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- OB7 Max 8—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $34,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP30 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 8 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 58 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | robot mounting flange |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | CE |
| 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 | no_code_gui, 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 | $34,900 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 Max 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $34,900 |
| Payback period | — | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $215,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +616% |
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 OB7 Max 8?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. OB7 Max 8 is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
How do AUBO-i20 and OB7 Max 8 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. OB7 Max 8 grades BBB. 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 Max 8?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. OB7 Max 8 has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and OB7 Max 8 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 Max 8?
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 Max 8 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.