Buying a collaborative robot often means balancing budget against the risk of downtime. The Universal Robots UR5 Collaborative Robot Package and the AUBO i10 collaborative robot force that trade-off in very different ways. The UR5 package includes two complete systems, but it's a repair project. The AUBO i10 is ready to run without a rebuild. Which one fits your operation depends on your tolerance for risk and your ability to fix robotic equipment.
Quick verdict: If you need a working cobot for production, the AUBO i10 is the clear choice. The UR5 package appeals to buyers who have repair capabilities and want two arms to work on.
Here's how the two robots compare on the numbers that matter most:
| Feature | Universal Robots UR5 Package | AUBO i10 Collaborative Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 12,750 | USD 22,000 |
| Payload | 5 kg | 10 kg |
| Condition | For parts or not working | New - Open box |
Where the UR5 package wins: It includes two complete robot systems, giving you redundant controllers, teach pendants, and a mobile pedestal setup. That's a strong starting point for a rebuild or a parts source. If you're comfortable working on robot arms, having two units means you can likely combine the best components into one functioning system while keeping the other for spares.
Where the AUBO i10 wins: It arrives ready to run and hasn't been through a production lifecycle. For a facility that needs a robot up and running this week, the AUBO i10 removes the uncertainty and repair time.
Universal Robots UR5 Collaborative Robot Package
This package includes two 6-axis UR5 arms. Each arm comes with its own controller, teach pendant, and mobile steel pedestal, and the package also includes a safety scanner and pneumatic end-of-arm tooling. With an 850 mm reach, these robots are suited to lighter assembly work and smaller cells. The condition is the main concern: the units are for parts or not working, and they were removed and untested. That means you should expect to perform diagnostics and potentially replace major components. The upside is that you have two systems, so you might be able to combine the best parts into one working arm while keeping the other as a donor. This package is a reasonable bet for an in-house robotics repair team, but a risky one for a production line that needs reliable uptime.
AUBO i10 collaborative robot
The AUBO i10 collaborative robot is a new open-box unit with a 10 kg payload and a 6-axis design. It is intended for industrial applications such as welding and packing, and it includes collaborative features like hand-guiding and power/force limiting, which allow it to work safely alongside people. The open-box condition means you get a machine that hasn't been used in production, so there's less wear and tear compared to a used robot. It also comes with the assurance of a new product's functionality, at least as far as open-box condition suggests. The main drawback is the higher cost, which is above the UR5 package. However, for a company that values uptime and immediate deployment, these advantages make the AUBO i10 a strong candidate.
Final choice: Your decision really comes down to whether you need a robot on the floor today or weeks from now. If you need a dependable cobot with minimal risk of surprises, the AUBO i10 is the right buy. If you have the technical skills to bring a parts package back to life, the UR5 package is the repair-focused option. The AUBO i10 is the ready-to-run choice for most businesses; the UR5 package is the specialist's gamble.
