AUBO-i3 vs RB16-900
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i3 (AUBO) and RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i3United States
- RB16-900South Korea
Year First Available
- AUBO-i3—
- RB16-9002011
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i30 Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- RB16-900$35,000
Availability Status
- AUBO-i3ACTIVE
- RB16-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i33 kg
- RB16-90016 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i31.9 m/s
- RB16-900—
IP Rating
- AUBO-i3IP54
- RB16-900IP66
Reach
- AUBO-i3625 mm
- RB16-900900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i36
- RB16-9006
Repeatability
- AUBO-i3±0.05 mm
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i316 kg
- RB16-90032 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i3PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i3none
- RB16-900none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i30.5 hrs
- RB16-9001 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i3Yes
- RB16-900—
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i3No
- RB16-900—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i3code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant
- RB16-900teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i3—
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i3Yes
- RB16-900Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i3Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP
- RB16-900—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- RB16-900$35,000
Warranty
- AUBO-i3—
- RB16-9000 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $35,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 16 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 16 kg | 32 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $35,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 0 yrs |
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 Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i3 and RB16-900?
AUBO-i3 is made by AUBO, based in US. RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How do AUBO-i3 and RB16-900 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AUBO-i3 scores 47/100. RB16-900 scores 47/100. 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 RB16-900?
AUBO-i3 has a reach of 625 mm. RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are AUBO-i3 and RB16-900 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 RB16-900?
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 RB16-900 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.