AUBO-i20 vs TM12
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and TM12 (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- TM12Taiwan
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- TM122016
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- TM120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- TM12$34,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- TM12ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- TM12±0.5 mm
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- TM12—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- TM121,300 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- TM1212 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- TM126
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- TM124.7 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- TM1233.3 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- TM12—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- TM12ISO 10218-1 + ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- TM12none
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- TM12—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- TM12Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- TM12No
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- TM12no coding or pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- TM12—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- TM12—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- TM12—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- TM12—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- TM12—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- TM12—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- TM12$34,000 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- TM12—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $34,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 12 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 4.7 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 33.3 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO 10218-1 + ISO/TS 15066 |
| 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 | no coding or pendant |
| 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 | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $34,000 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
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 | TM12 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $34,000 |
| Payback period | — | 8.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $216,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +635% |
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 TM12?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. TM12 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were AUBO-i20 and TM12 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. TM12 launched in 2016.
How do AUBO-i20 and TM12 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. TM12 grades AA. 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 TM12?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. TM12 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and TM12 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 TM12?
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 TM12 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.