AUBO-iS20L vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-iS20L (AUBO Robotics) and Spark (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-iS20LChina
- SparkUnited States
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Year First Available
- AUBO-iS20L2015
- Spark—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-iS20L0 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AUBO-iS20LContact for quote
- Spark$29,500 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-iS20LACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AUBO-iS20L±0.05 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
IP Rating
- AUBO-iS20LIP54
- SparkIP69K
Reach
- AUBO-iS20L2,000 mm
- Spark900 mm
Payload
- AUBO-iS20L20 kg
- Spark7 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-iS20L6
- Spark6
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-iS20L3.5 m/s
- Spark4 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-iS20L63.7 kg
- Spark79 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-iS20Lfloor, ceiling, wall, rail
- Sparkfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-iS20LCat3 PLd
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-iS20Lnone
- Sparknone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-iS20L24 7 continuous
- Spark—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-iS20LYes
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-iS20L—
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- AUBO-iS20Lteach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, drag_and_drop
- Sparkno-code app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-iS20Liso 9283 compatible
- Spark—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-iS20L24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Spark—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-iS20LC, C++, C#, Lua
- Spark—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-iS20LYes
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-iS20LEthernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- SparkEthernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-iS20LContact for quote
- Spark$29,500 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $29,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,000 mm | 900 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 7 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.5 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, drag_and_drop | no-code app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C, C++, C#, Lua | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $29,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-iS20L and Spark?
AUBO-iS20L is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do AUBO-iS20L and Spark compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-iS20L grades AA on the Robo Index. Spark grades A. 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 Spark?
AUBO-iS20L has a reach of 1650 mm. Spark has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are AUBO-iS20L and Spark 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 Spark?
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 Spark 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.