AUBO-i20 vs ROKAE xMate
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and ROKAE xMate (Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- ROKAE xMateChina
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- ROKAE xMate—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- ROKAE xMate0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- ROKAE xMateACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- ROKAE xMate—
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- ROKAE xMate—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- ROKAE xMate—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- ROKAE xMate—
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- ROKAE xMate—
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- ROKAE xMate—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- ROKAE xMate—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- ROKAE xMate—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- ROKAE xMate—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- ROKAE xMate—
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- ROKAE xMate—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ROKAE xMate—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ROKAE xMate—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- ROKAE xMate—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- ROKAE xMate—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- ROKAE xMate—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- ROKAE xMate—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ROKAE xMate—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- ROKAE xMate—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- ROKAE xMate—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- ROKAE xMate—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | ROKAE xMate |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, ROKAE xMate 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 ROKAE xMate?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. ROKAE xMate is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do AUBO-i20 and ROKAE xMate compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. ROKAE xMate grades BB. 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.
Are AUBO-i20 and ROKAE xMate 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 ROKAE xMate?
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 ROKAE xMate 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.