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The AUBO i3 is a compact 3 kg collaborative robot arm with 625 mm reach, ±0.02 mm repeatability, IP54 protection, and flexible programming for light automation.

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Payload
3 kg
Max Speed
Up to 2.5 m/s TCP
Runtime
Mains powered
Navigation
AuboStudio and hand-guiding
Environment
Indoor industrial; IP54, 0–50 °C
Best For
Compact handling and inspection

OVERVIEW

The AUBO i3 is a compact 6-axis collaborative robot designed for light manufacturing, laboratory automation, education, and flexible production cells.

It combines a 3 kg payload, 625 mm maximum working radius, ±0.02 mm repeatability, IP54 protection, compact mounting, and multiple programming and communication options.

The i3 is best suited for small-part assembly, pick and place, testing, inspection, screwdriving, dispensing, education, and machine tending where payload and reach are modest.

Its small footprint, low payload, and precise collaborative motion make the i3 a strong fit for compact light-duty cells where reach and load requirements remain modest.

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APPLICATIONS AND USE CASE FIT

Cleaning
Warehouse transport
Material handling
Inspection
Security / patrol
Delivery / service runs
Palletizing / stacking
Pick and place / sorting
Welding / fabrication
Manufacturing automation
Human interaction / service
Home / personal use

KEY FEATURES

3 kg payload

Fits small components, compact grippers, sensors, and light tooling.

625 mm reach

Suitable for benches, test stations, fixtures, and small machines.

±0.02 mm repeatability

Supports precise assembly, dispensing, inspection, and handling.

IP54 protection

Provides basic protection for controlled industrial environments.

Compact 6-axis arm

Offers articulated movement within space-constrained cells and laboratories.

Flexible integration

Supports automation peripherals, software workflows, and external equipment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Collaborative robot arm

Main purpose

Compact handling and inspection

Operating environment

Indoor industrial; IP54, 0–50 °C

Deployment

Production cell, laboratory or collaborative workstation; supports multiple mounting orientations

Payload / load capacity

3 kg

Reach

625 mm

Mobility

Fixed robotic arm

Manipulation

Interchangeable industrial grippers, tools and end effectors

Max speed

Up to 2.5 m/s TCP

Runtime

Mains powered

Power source

115/230 VAC; 150 W avg

Navigation / control

AuboStudio and hand-guiding

Sensors

Joint encoders, collision detection and configurable safety functions; external vision optional

Dimensions

Ø140 mm mounting base

Weight

16 kg

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
More than 12 countries across five continents
Manufacturer

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the AUBO i3 cost? +

The AUBO i3 price is generally available by quote rather than one fixed global retail price. The final cost can change according to country, distributor, robot configuration, controller package, mounting, gripper or process tool, vision, safety equipment, software, integration, training, freight, taxes, warranty, and support. A robot-arm-only figure is not the same as the cost of a working automation system. For small-part assembly, pick and place, screwdriving, dispensing, testing, inspection, education, and light machine tending, buyers may also need fixtures, machine communication, guarding, sensors, validation, and commissioning.

This is why two AUBO i3 offers can look similar while including very different equipment and services. A lower quote may become more expensive once tooling, integration, delivery, and support are added. For professional buyers, the better question is: what is included, what is excluded, and who supports the system after installation?

You can request a AUBO i3 quote through Anton Robots to compare the complete package, delivered cost, deployment requirements, and support options before buying.

Where can I buy the AUBO i3? +

You can buy or request the AUBO i3 through Anton Robots. We help buyers check availability, compare packages, understand what is included, and decide whether the robot is appropriate for the intended use. The AUBO i3 may also be available through AUBO Robotics, authorised or specialist suppliers, distributors, and selected robotics sellers, but not every offer includes the same equipment or support.

Before buying, confirm the exact model, configuration, controller, cables, end effector, mounting hardware, software access, freight, taxes, warranty, training, and after-sales service. This is especially important for small manufacturers, laboratories, universities, electronics teams, integrators, and flexible automation users because the robot normally needs to fit a specific workflow, environment, user, machine, or teaching programme. Choosing only the lowest displayed price can result in missing hardware, incompatible controls, unsupported software, or unexpected integration costs.

To start, request a AUBO i3 quote and Anton Robots can help you compare the complete package, delivery terms, and support before placing an order.

Where can I find an AUBO i3 for sale? +

You can look for a AUBO i3 for sale through AUBO Robotics, specialist robotics suppliers, distributors, used-equipment sellers where applicable, and robot marketplaces such as Anton Robots. However, finding a listing is only the first step. The important part is confirming the exact product identity, generation, configuration, condition, controller, end effector, software, documentation, and support. A low advertised price may exclude equipment needed to operate the robot, such as power hardware, mounting, grippers, safety devices, licences, training, freight, taxes, or commissioning.

For professional, educational, or assistive buyers, the safest approach is to compare the total delivered and usable package rather than the robot arm alone. Check whether the seller can provide a serial number, packing list, specification sheet, warranty terms, expected delivery date, spare-parts route, and technical contact. For legacy or used equipment, also request service history, operating hours, fault records, and confirmation that the controller and software are included.

If you are searching for a AUBO i3 for sale, contact Anton Robots before ordering so the package and suitability can be reviewed.

Can I get a quote for the AUBO i3? +

Yes. You can get a quote for the AUBO i3 through Anton Robots. A useful quote should cover more than the base robot price. It should clearly identify the robot arm, controller, pendant, gripper or tool, mounting, safety equipment, integration, software, shipping, training, warranty, and support.

This matters because the robot arm is only one part of a complete solution. The intended task, payload, reach, object, user, machine, workspace, software, safety measures, and support requirements can all change the correct configuration and total cost. A quote that appears cheaper may exclude essential tooling, mounting, controls, integration, delivery, training, or warranty handling.

Before requesting a quote, provide the destination country and a practical description of what the robot needs to do, including object weight, required reach, cycle expectations, environment, available space, and existing equipment. Anton Robots can then help compare the AUBO i3 with other robot options and obtain a package aligned with the real use case rather than only the headline specification.

What is included when you buy the AUBO i3? +

A typical AUBO i3 package can vary by supplier, region, configuration, and whether the offer is for the robot alone or a complete application. Before purchasing, ask for a written packing list. The package may include:

  • AUBO i3 robot arm
  • controller and robot cables
  • teach pendant or operator interface
  • programming software
  • mounting base or stand
  • gripper or application tool
  • vision or force equipment if required
  • safety devices and integration
  • shipping or freight
  • training, warranty, and support

Two offers can use the same product name while including very different hardware, software, services, and warranty coverage. An end effector, controller, mounting system, safety equipment, or specialist installation may be essential even when it is not shown in the headline listing. Confirm electrical requirements, software versions, licences, compatible accessories, documentation language, spare-parts availability, and responsibility for customs or commissioning. For small manufacturers, laboratories, universities, electronics teams, integrators, and flexible automation users, the complete usable system is more important than the lowest arm-only price.

You can request an itemised AUBO i3 package quote through Anton Robots before buying.

What is the payload and reach of the AUBO i3? +

The main sizing specification for the AUBO i3 is 3 kg payload, 625 mm working radius, and ±0.02 mm repeatability. These figures must be checked against the complete task rather than the object alone. Payload normally includes the gripper, tool, adapter, cables, sensors, and part. Reach must cover every required position with enough clearance for the robot, tool, object, fixtures, user, or machine.

Operating at the edge of the payload or workspace can reduce practical flexibility. Repeatability is also different from absolute accuracy and does not guarantee complete-system performance. Gripper compliance, calibration, vision, fixtures, object variation, and programming affect the final result. The compact 625 mm radius makes the i3 useful for bench-scale cells, but it is not intended to cover large machines or pallets.

Before purchasing, provide a drawing or simple layout with object weight, tool weight, required positions, and available space. You can request sizing advice for the AUBO i3 through Anton Robots.

Can the AUBO i3 be shipped internationally? +

The AUBO i3 may be available for international delivery, but shipping depends on the seller, destination country, product status, package size, batteries or power equipment, export rules, customs requirements, local regulations, and regional support. The advertised product price may not include freight, insurance, customs clearance, import duty, VAT, GST, handling, local delivery, installation, or return shipping for repairs.

Buyers should ask whether the seller ships the complete package and whether the controller, cables, tools, mounting hardware, and accessories travel in the same shipment. It is also important to confirm who is responsible for import documentation and whether local technical support is available after delivery. For legacy, specialised, or configured robots, international shipping may be possible while commissioning or service remains limited in the destination country. Do not compare only the base price. Compare the full landed and supported cost.

You can request an international AUBO i3 quote through Anton Robots to check delivery assumptions, import costs, and regional support before purchasing.

Is the AUBO i3 in stock and how long does delivery take? +

AUBO i3 stock and delivery time can change according to regional distributor stock, controller package, tooling, destination, integrator schedule, and application requirements. Some sellers may hold complete local stock, while others configure, import, assemble, refurbish, or source the robot only after an order is placed. A product page does not guarantee that the exact model, controller, accessory, software version, or support package is ready to ship. Delivery can also be affected by payment approval, export documentation, freight, customs clearance, production scheduling, integration work, and training availability.

If the robot is needed for a course, factory project, medical assessment, exhibition, research deadline, or replacement cell, confirm availability before committing. A reliable supplier should state whether the item is new, used, refurbished, backordered, configured to order, or subject to assessment. It should also identify what is included and provide a realistic delivery estimate.

You can request current AUBO i3 availability through Anton Robots before placing an order.

What warranty and support should I check before buying the AUBO i3? +

Before buying the AUBO i3, confirm the warranty period, covered components, exclusions, technical-support route, repair location, response process, and spare-parts availability. Buyers may need help with programming, tooling, I/O, cell integration, risk assessment, training, spare parts, repair, and warranty handling. The cheapest listing is not always the safest option if the seller cannot diagnose faults, provide compatible parts, or coordinate a repair.

Ask who supports the robot after delivery, whether labour and shipping are covered, how accessories and controllers are treated, and what happens if the product arrives damaged or incomplete. For used or legacy units, request a condition report and understand whether the seller offers any warranty at all. For specialist assistive or industrial systems, confirm whether installation, validation, and training are separate services. Software versions and licence access should also be documented because unsupported software can limit a technically functional robot.

If the AUBO i3 will be important to a user, class, laboratory, or production process, support should be part of the buying decision. Contact Anton Robots to review the proposed package before purchasing.

Is the AUBO i3 worth buying? +

The AUBO i3 can be worth buying when its capabilities match the real use case. It is designed around small-part assembly, pick and place, screwdriving, dispensing, testing, inspection, education, and light machine tending, and its key sizing point is 3 kg payload, 625 mm working radius, and ±0.02 mm repeatability. The value comes from choosing the correct controller, end effector, accessories, software, installation, and support. It may be a poor purchase if payload, reach, precision, speed, duty cycle, environmental protection, safety requirements, or product status do not fit the project. Do not treat an educational arm as an industrial production robot, a legacy robot as a current turnkey platform, or an assistive arm as a general automation product.

Before buying, include the tool weight, object weight, required positions, operating hours, user or operator needs, integration points, and recovery process. Compare alternatives when requirements are close to the robot’s limits.

You can use Anton Robots to compare robot models and request advice before selecting the AUBO i3.

Is the AUBO i3 good for assembly? +

Yes, the AUBO i3 can be suitable for small-part assembly when parts, gripper, and any screwdriver or fixture remain within the 3 kg payload and compact workspace. A successful setup depends on more than the robot arm.

Buyers should check part tolerance, insertion force, tool weight, repeatability, fixture design, screw feeding, vision, force sensing, cycle time, and quality checks. The complete cycle should be reviewed with the actual object, tool, fixtures, software, operating environment, and expected throughput. The i3 can provide precise repetitive motion, but difficult insertions or force-controlled tasks may require additional sensing and integration.

If the task requires performance near the robot’s payload, reach, precision, speed, or duty-cycle limits, a larger or more industrial platform may provide more margin. A proof-of-concept is useful before committing to multiple units or a full deployment. You can request a AUBO i3 small-part assembly quote through Anton Robots to compare the robot, end effector, accessories, integration, and support required for the application.

Can the AUBO i3 be used for machine tending? +

Yes, the AUBO i3 can be suitable for light machine tending when the parts are small and the machine opening fits within the 625 mm working radius. A successful setup depends on more than the robot arm.

Buyers should check part and gripper weight, machine door, chuck or fixture control, reach, clearance, coolant, I/O, cycle time, and safety layout. The complete cycle should be reviewed with the actual object, tool, fixtures, software, operating environment, and expected throughput. The limited reach and payload mean it is best for compact machines and lightweight components rather than large CNC equipment.

If the task requires performance near the robot’s payload, reach, precision, speed, or duty-cycle limits, a larger or more industrial platform may provide more margin. A proof-of-concept is useful before committing to multiple units or a full deployment. You can request a AUBO i3 light machine tending quote through Anton Robots to compare the robot, end effector, accessories, integration, and support required for the application.

How is the AUBO i3 programmed? +

The AUBO i3 can be programmed or configured using AUBO’s controller and programming environment, taught positions, graphical workflows, supported APIs, I/O, and industrial communication options supplied with the package. The practical level of access depends on the exact model, controller, software version, licences, and package supplied.

Before buying, define whether the project needs simple taught positions, visual workflows, offline programming, external I/O, machine communication, ROS, Python, custom APIs, vision, or low-level control. A product described as easy to program may still require integration work when it must communicate with a PLC, CNC machine, conveyor, camera, safety system, or user interface. Software capabilities and interfaces can vary by controller generation and regional package, so buyers should confirm the exact version and required PLC or peripheral protocols. Ask the supplier to demonstrate the required workflow and confirm that documentation, software downloads, development libraries, example code, and technical support are available for the exact configuration. For older platforms, check operating-system and software compatibility before ordering.

If programming is central to the project, contact Anton Robots with the intended software stack so the correct package can be compared.

Should I buy the AUBO i3 or AUBO iS3? +

The AUBO i3 and AUBO iS3 should not be chosen by name alone. The i3 remains useful where an existing i-series environment, known integration, or distributor package matches the project. The iS3 is a newer-generation option and may offer platform, interface, safety, or lifecycle advantages depending on the market and configuration. The correct choice depends on controller compatibility, software, payload, reach, installed base, service availability, project life, price, and integrator experience.

Buyers should compare payload including tooling, usable reach, repeatability, programming environment, controller generation, accessories, safety functions, product status, service coverage, and total deployed cost. A newer or larger robot is not automatically better if an existing classroom, cell, wheelchair, or software workflow already depends on the older platform. Conversely, choosing a legacy or entry-level model can create support, precision, or integration limits later. Write down the task and required outcomes before comparing quotations. Where possible, test the object, tool, software, or user-control method on the proposed system.

You can request comparison advice through Anton Robots before choosing between the AUBO i3, AUBO iS3, and other suitable robot options.

Can the AUBO i3 work safely around operators? +

The AUBO i3 should be deployed only after a task-specific safety review. The main risks can include impact, trapping, crushing against fixtures, dropped components, sharp tools, unexpected motion, and connected-machine hazards.

Buyers should define the operating zone, authorised users, emergency-stop access, startup and shutdown procedures, maximum speed, payload, tools, supervision, and recovery method. Appropriate measures may include speed and force limitation, monitored stops, emergency stops, separation monitoring, suitable guarding, safe tooling, secure fixtures, and validated application logic. The robot’s collaborative design supports human-robot applications, but the task, end effector, part, speed, and surrounding machine determine whether guarding or additional safety devices are required.

A collaborative, educational, lightweight, or assistive description does not remove the need to assess the actual application. Safety depends on the complete system, including the controller, software, gripper, object, mounting, fixtures, user interaction, and surrounding equipment. For workplace deployments, review applicable machinery, electrical, and occupational-safety requirements with a competent integrator.

For education or assistive use, training and clear operating boundaries remain important. Ask the supplier for the relevant manuals, declarations, safety functions, and installation guidance. Anton Robots can help compare packages that include the required safety documentation and deployment support.

What tooling and accessories are needed for the AUBO i3? +

A successful AUBO i3 deployment requires the complete package to be planned before the robot arrives. Confirm the gripper, screwdriver, dispenser, sensor, or other tool; total payload; robot stand; cables; I/O; machine interface; vision or force sensing; fixtures; safety equipment; software; training; and spare parts.

The buyer should also identify who will install, program, validate, maintain, and support the system. The 3 kg payload is shared by the tool, adapters, cables, sensors, and workpiece, so apparently small accessories can materially reduce usable part capacity. Request drawings, manuals, electrical requirements, software versions, accessory compatibility, warranty terms, and a written packing list. For used or legacy equipment, add a condition inspection, program backup, controller check, and spare-parts review.

For education, confirm curriculum, account management, and classroom supervision. For assistive use, include user assessment, wheelchair compatibility, mounting, training, and follow-up support. A robot that is technically capable can still fail if tooling, controls, software, environment, or ownership responsibilities are unclear. Use the Anton Robots quote form to obtain an itemised package and deployment requirements before purchasing.

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