AUBO-iS20L vs Sawyer
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-iS20L (AUBO Robotics) and Sawyer (Rethink Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-iS20LChina
- SawyerUnited States
Year First Available
- AUBO-iS20L2015
- Sawyer2015
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-iS20L0 Deployments
- Sawyer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-iS20LContact for quote
- Sawyer$34,900 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-iS20LACTIVE
- SawyerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-iS20L63.7 kg
- Sawyer19 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-iS20L3.5 m/s
- Sawyer1.5 m/s
Payload
- AUBO-iS20L20 kg
- Sawyer4 kg
Reach
- AUBO-iS20L2,000 mm
- Sawyer1,260 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-iS20L6
- Sawyer7
Repeatability
- AUBO-iS20L±0.05 mm
- Sawyer±0.01 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-iS20Lfloor, ceiling, wall, rail
- Sawyerfloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- AUBO-iS20LIP54
- SawyerIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-iS20LCat3 PLd
- SawyerCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-iS20Lnone
- Sawyerjoint level all
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer0.5 m/s
Power/Force Limiting
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer150 N
Safety I/O Pairs
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer2
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-iS20L24 7 continuous
- Sawyer24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer2 hrs
Time to Redeploy
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer10 min
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-iS20LYes
- SawyerYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-iS20L—
- SawyerYes
Programming Interface
- AUBO-iS20Lteach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, drag_and_drop
- Sawyerteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-iS20Liso 9283 compatible
- Sawyeriso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyerautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- AUBO-iS20L—
- SawyerYes
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-iS20L24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Sawyer24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-iS20LC, C++, C#, Lua
- SawyerPython, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-iS20LYes
- SawyerYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-iS20LEthernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- SawyerModbus TCP, TCP/IP
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-iS20L—
- SawyerYes
Reliability
MTBF
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer90,000 hrs
Path Accuracy
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer±0.02 mm
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-iS20LContact for quote
- Sawyer$34,900 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer3 yrs
Lead Time
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Sawyer6 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available | 2015 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $34,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 19 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 4 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,000 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | Cat3 PLd | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | — | 150 N |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Duty Cycle | 24 7 continuous | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Time to Redeploy (values differ) | — | 10 min |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, drag_and_drop | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | iso 9283 compatible | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C, C++, C#, Lua | Python, C++, FANUC KAREL, .NET |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | Modbus TCP, TCP/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 90,000 hrs |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $34,900 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 6 wks |
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AUBO-iS20L | Sawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $34,900 |
| Payback period | — | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $215,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +616% |
AUBO-iS20L has 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-iS20L and Sawyer?
AUBO-iS20L is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Sawyer is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US.
When were AUBO-iS20L and Sawyer launched?
AUBO-iS20L launched in 2015. Sawyer launched in 2015.
How do AUBO-iS20L and Sawyer compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-iS20L grades AA on the Robo Index. Sawyer 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-iS20L compare to Sawyer?
AUBO-iS20L has a reach of 1650 mm. Sawyer has a reach of 1260 mm.
Are AUBO-iS20L and Sawyer 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-iS20L and Sawyer?
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-iS20L vs Sawyer 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.