AUBO-i20 vs xMate CR35
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and xMate CR35 (Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- xMate CR35China
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- xMate CR352025
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- xMate CR350 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- xMate CR35ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- xMate CR352,246 mm
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- xMate CR35±0.05 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- xMate CR3545 kg
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- xMate CR35IP67
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- xMate CR356
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- xMate CR356 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- xMate CR35161 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- xMate CR35floor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- xMate CR35TÜV, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- xMate CR35none
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- xMate CR35—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- xMate CR35Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- xMate CR35—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- xMate CR35drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- xMate CR35—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- xMate CR35—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- xMate CR35—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- xMate CR35—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- xMate CR35TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, CC-Link IE Field Basic
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- xMate CR35—
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- xMate CR35—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 2,246 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 45 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 6 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 161 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | TÜV, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO 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 | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | 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) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, CC-Link IE Field Basic |
| 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 | xMate CR35 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, xMate CR35 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and xMate CR35?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. xMate CR35 is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were AUBO-i20 and xMate CR35 launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. xMate CR35 launched in 2025.
How do AUBO-i20 and xMate CR35 compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. xMate CR35 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 xMate CR35?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. xMate CR35 has a reach of 2246 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and xMate CR35 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 xMate CR35?
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 xMate CR35 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.