AUBO-i3 vs RO1
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i3 (AUBO) and RO1 (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i3United States
- RO1United States
Year First Available
- AUBO-i3—
- RO12024
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i30 Deployments
- RO10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- RO1$37,000
Availability Status
- AUBO-i3ACTIVE
- RO1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i316 kg
- RO1—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i31.9 m/s
- RO10.4 m/s
Payload
- AUBO-i33 kg
- RO118 kg
Reach
- AUBO-i3625 mm
- RO11,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i36
- RO16
Repeatability
- AUBO-i3±0.05 mm
- RO1±0.025 mm
IP Rating
- AUBO-i3IP54
- RO1IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i3PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2
- RO1Factory calibrated
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i3none
- RO1none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i30.5 hrs
- RO1—
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i3Yes
- RO1Yes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i3No
- RO1—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i3code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant
- RO1no code
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i3Yes
- RO1—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i3Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, TCP/IP
- RO1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i3$14,990–$19,700
- RO1$37,000
Warranty
- AUBO-i3—
- RO11 yrs
Lead Time
- AUBO-i3—
- RO14 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $14,990–$19,700 | $37,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 0.4 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 18 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PL=d, CAT 3, CE, UL, KCs, CR, SEMI S2 | Factory calibrated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant | no code |
| 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 | $37,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i3 and RO1?
AUBO-i3 is made by AUBO, based in US. RO1 is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do AUBO-i3 and RO1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
AUBO-i3 scores 47/100. RO1 scores 46/100. 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 RO1?
AUBO-i3 has a reach of 625 mm. RO1 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are AUBO-i3 and RO1 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 RO1?
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 RO1 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.