AUBO-i5
The AUBO-i5 is a 6-axis collaborative robot arm manufactured by AUBO i-Series with a 5 kg payload capacity and 886.5 mm reach. It features open-source SDKs in multiple programming languages, ROS support, and safety certifications enabling fenceless human-robot collaboration in industrial environments.
Overview and Use Cases
The AUBO-i5 is a lightweight collaborative robot arm designed for industrial automation tasks requiring human-robot collaboration. Its compact design and certified safety features allow deployment in shared workspaces without physical barriers or fences, distinguishing it from traditional industrial robots.
Key Capabilities
- Programming flexibility: Open-source SDKs supporting C, C++, C#, Lua, and Python
- ROS integration: Compatible with Robot Operating System for extended functionality
- Intuitive programming: Drag-and-drop teach pendant interface for non-expert users
- Autonomous operation: Executes programmed tasks independently after deployment
- Collaborative design: Certified for fenceless human-robot interaction
Specifications
Arm Specifications:
- Payload capacity: 5 kg
- Reach: 886.5 mm
- Degrees of freedom: 6 axes
- Arm weight: approximately 24 kg
Control and Interface:
- Controller box dimensions: 380 × 350 × 265 mm
- Controller box weight: 15 kg
- Teach pendant dimensions: 355 × 235 × 54 mm
- Teach pendant weight: 1.57 kg
Safety and Certifications
The AUBO-i5 holds multiple safety certifications enabling collaborative operation:
- Performance Level d, Category 3 (PL=d CAT3)
- ISO 10218 (industrial robot safety)
- CE marking
- UL certification
These certifications permit operation in environments with human workers present without requiring protective fencing.
Applications
As a collaborative industrial cobot, the AUBO-i5 is suitable for tasks involving:
- Assembly and machine tending
- Pick-and-place operations within its payload and reach limits
- Light manufacturing and quality control
- Other applications requiring flexible, programmable automation with human interaction
Human operators are responsible for initial setup, programming, and maintenance; during autonomous operation, the robot executes tasks without direct human involvement in task performance.
Pricing and Availability
The AUBO-i5 is priced at approximately €18,600 in European markets and ~$65,000 USD. The AUBO i-Series product line includes models with payload capacities ranging from 3 to 20 kg, positioning the i5 as a mid-range option within the family.
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