AUBO-i20 vs ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF (igus) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOFGermany
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOFACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF5
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF±1 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOFplug_and_play
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | plug_and_play |
| 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) | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), 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 | ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF 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 ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF is made by igus, based in DE.
How do AUBO-i20 and ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF 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 ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF has a reach of 617 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF 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 ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF?
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 ReBeL Cobot 5 DOF 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.