AUBO-i20 vs xMate SR
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and xMate SR (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 SRChina
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- xMate SR—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- xMate SR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- xMate SRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- xMate SR5 kg
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- xMate SR16.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- xMate SR—
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- xMate SR919 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- xMate SR6
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- xMate SR±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- xMate SRAll directions
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- xMate SRIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- xMate SRTÜV
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- xMate SRjoint level all
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- xMate SR—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- xMate SRYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- xMate SR—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- xMate SRteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- xMate SR—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- AUBO-i20—
- xMate SRYes
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- xMate SR48VDC
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- xMate SR—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- xMate SR—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- xMate SR—
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- xMate SR—
Reliability
MTBF
- AUBO-i20—
- xMate SR80,000 hrs
Commercial
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- xMate SR—
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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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 16.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 919 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | All directions |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | TÜV |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | joint level all |
| 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 | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | 48VDC |
| 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 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 80,000 hrs |
| 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, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AUBO-i20 | xMate SR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AUBO-i20, xMate SR 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 xMate SR?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. xMate SR is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do AUBO-i20 and xMate SR compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. xMate SR 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 xMate SR?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. xMate SR has a reach of 919 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and xMate SR 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 SR?
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 SR 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.