AUBO-iS20L vs Thor
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-iS20L (AUBO Robotics) and Thor (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-iS20LChina
- ThorUnited States
Year First Available
- AUBO-iS20L2015
- Thor—
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-iS20L0 Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-iS20LContact for quote
- Thor$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-iS20LACTIVE
- ThorACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-iS20L63.7 kg
- Thor79 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-iS20L3.5 m/s
- Thor3 m/s
Payload
- AUBO-iS20L20 kg
- Thor30 kg
Reach
- AUBO-iS20L2,000 mm
- Thor2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-iS20L6
- Thor6
Repeatability
- AUBO-iS20L±0.05 mm
- Thor±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-iS20Lfloor, ceiling, wall, rail
- Thorfloor
IP Rating
- AUBO-iS20LIP54
- ThorIP69K
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-iS20LCat3 PLd
- Thornot stated
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-iS20Lnone
- Thornone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-iS20L24 7 continuous
- Thor—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-iS20LYes
- ThorYes
Programming Interface
- AUBO-iS20Lteach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, drag_and_drop
- Thorno-code visual programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-iS20Liso 9283 compatible
- Thor—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-iS20L24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Thor—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-iS20LC, C++, C#, Lua
- Thor—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-iS20LYes
- Thor—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-iS20LEthernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-iS20LContact for quote
- Thor$49,500 USD
Lead Time
- AUBO-iS20L—
- Thor4 wks
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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 (values differ) | Contact for quote | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 79 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 3.5 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach | 2,000 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | not stated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, drag_and_drop | no-code visual programming |
| 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 | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $49,500 USD |
| 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | Thor |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $49,500 |
| Payback period | — | 11.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $200,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +405% |
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 Thor?
AUBO-iS20L is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do AUBO-iS20L and Thor compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-iS20L grades AA on the Robo Index. Thor 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 Thor?
AUBO-iS20L has a reach of 1650 mm. Thor has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are AUBO-iS20L and Thor 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 Thor?
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 Thor 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.