AUBO-i3 vs robolink DP 5-axis arm
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i3 (AUBO) and robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i3United States
- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
Year First Available
- AUBO-i3—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i30 Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Availability Status
- AUBO-i3ACTIVE
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i33 kg
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i316 kg
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i31.9 m/s
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
Reach
- AUBO-i3625 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i36
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
Repeatability
- AUBO-i3±0.05 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
IP Rating
- AUBO-i3IP54
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i3PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i3none
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i30.5 hrs
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i3Yes
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i3No
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i3code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i3Yes
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i3Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Lead Time
- AUBO-i3—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $5,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 2 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 22.4 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 790 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±1 mm |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP44 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant | igus Robot Control software |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP | Modbus, TCP/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $5,500 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, 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 robolink DP 5-axis arm?
AUBO-i3 is made by AUBO, based in US. robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE.
How do AUBO-i3 and robolink DP 5-axis arm compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AUBO-i3 scores 47/100. robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. 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 robolink DP 5-axis arm?
AUBO-i3 has a reach of 625 mm. robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm.
Are AUBO-i3 and robolink DP 5-axis arm 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 robolink DP 5-axis arm?
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 robolink DP 5-axis arm 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.