AUBO-i3 vs Cobot 3000
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i3 (AUBO) and Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i3United States
- Cobot 3000—
Year First Available
- AUBO-i3—
- Cobot 30002023
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i30 Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- Cobot 3000$5,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AUBO-i3—
- Cobot 30008 hrs
Availability Status
- AUBO-i3ACTIVE
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i316 kg
- Cobot 300039 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i31.9 m/s
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
Payload
- AUBO-i33 kg
- Cobot 300010 kg
Reach
- AUBO-i3625 mm
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i36
- Cobot 30006
Repeatability
- AUBO-i3±0.05 mm
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i3—
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
IP Rating
- AUBO-i3IP54
- Cobot 3000IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i3PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i3none
- Cobot 3000none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i30.5 hrs
- Cobot 3000—
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i3Yes
- Cobot 3000—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i3No
- Cobot 3000—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i3code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i3Yes
- Cobot 3000—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i3Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP
- Cobot 3000—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- Cobot 3000$5,000
Lead Time
- AUBO-i3—
- Cobot 30006 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $5,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 39 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 2.5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor/ceiling/wall |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2 | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $5,000 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 6 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i3 and Cobot 3000?
AUBO-i3 is made by AUBO, based in US. Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc..
How do AUBO-i3 and Cobot 3000 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AUBO-i3 scores 47/100. Cobot 3000 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AUBO-i3 compare to Cobot 3000?
AUBO-i3 has a reach of 625 mm. Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are AUBO-i3 and Cobot 3000 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-i3 and Cobot 3000?
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-i3 vs Cobot 3000 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.