Choosing between two collaborative robots means balancing reach, payload, price, and the condition of the unit you are bringing into your production line. The Omron TM5-700 and the AUBO i10 both promise safe human-robot teamwork, but they serve different workloads and budgets. Here is how they compare for your industrial robotics cobots workspace.
Quick verdict
The Omron TM5-700 is the right pick if you want a lower-priced 6 kg cobot with a 700 mm reach. The AUBO i10 is the stronger choice for heavier payloads up to 10 kg and a longer 951 mm reach, but it carries a higher list price.
Comparison table
| Cobot | Payload | Reach | Condition | List Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omron TM5-700 | 6 kg | 700 mm | New, unopened box | USD 16,500 | |
| AUBO i10 | 10 kg | 951 mm | New, open box | USD 22,000 |
Where each product wins
- The Omron TM5-700 wins on lower list price and built-in vision guidance with TMvision and Landmark for inspection and measurement tasks. Its communication options include EtherNet/IP, MODBUS, and PROFINET Slave, which helps with integration into existing controls.
- The AUBO i10 wins on heavier payload capacity and longer reach, making it a better fit for larger workpieces and wider work cells. The 6-axis arm supports hand-guide operation and power/force limiting, and the listing includes CE and TUV certifications.
Product notes
Omron TM5-700
This new, unopened TM5-700 is a lower-cost alternative to the AUBO, with a more compact working envelope. Its built-in vision support and TMvision/Landmark tools make it especially attractive for inspection, assembly, and packaging lines where you want to avoid costly external vision hardware. The graphical programming environment and plug-and-play ecosystem should shorten startup time. If your work involves palletizing or machine tending, you can also integrate mobile robots for autonomous logistics. The main limitation is its payload and reach: heavier parts or large work envelopes will exceed its capacity. You're also paying for a new sealed unit, so it's the safer choice if you prefer untouched equipment. Just be ready to plan your cell around its shorter reach and lower payload.
AUBO i10
The i10 is an open-box robotic arm assembly with a higher payload and longer reach than the Omron, priced higher as well. That extra reach and payload make it suitable for heavier machine tending, welding, and packing tasks. The robot features hand-guide operation, power and force limiting, and certifications like CE and TUV mentioned in the listing, which supports safe human-robot collaboration. For motion control and industrial automation, the 6-axis design gives you flexibility. The limitation is the open-box condition: it's not a new unopened unit, so you're accepting a unit that may have been displayed or handled. You're also investing more than the Omron. If your floor plan centers on a large work envelope and you need to lift heavier parts, this arm is the more capable pick.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the Omron TM5-700 when you want a fresh, lower-cost arm for precision picking, inspection, packaging, or light assembly within a compact envelope.
- Choose the AUBO i10 when your parts are heavier or your cell requires more reach for tasks like welding, packing, or machine tending.
