Buying an industrial robot for pick-and-place or collaborative work usually starts with a fork in the road: do you need a dedicated SCARA station that can feed and place components, or a collaborative arm designed to operate safely next to people? The two systems in the industrial robotics cobots category sit on opposite sides of that fork. The IAI CORP IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 with Hover-Davis QF01-16 tape feeder is listed at USD 10,000, while the AUBO i10 collaborative robot is listed at USD 22,000 - a $12,000 spread, with the lower price 55% below the higher.
Quick verdict
If you want a specialized pick-and-place package and can work with used equipment, the IAI system is the more economical route. If you want a new open-box collaborative arm for human-adjacent tasks, the AUBO i10 is the more flexible choice.
Quick comparison
| Product | Listed price | Condition | Type | Price indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAI IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 with Hover-Davis QF01-16 | USD 10,000 | Used | SCARA pick-and-place robot | |
| AUBO i10 collaborative robot | USD 22,000 | New - Open box | Robotic arm assembly |
Where the IAI system wins
- It enters this head-to-head at the lower listed price.
- The package includes the Hover-Davis QF01-16 tape feeder, so the robot and feeder are paired.
- It is described as a SCARA pick-and-place robot with precision placement, cleanroom compatibility, and controller integration.
- It can be table or inline mounted.
Where the AUBO i10 wins
- It is New - Open box instead of Used.
- Its 10 kg payload and six-axis design suit a wider range of motion and tasks.
- It is designed for collaborative operation, with hand guide and power/force limiting for safer human-robot interaction.
- It can be aimed at welding, packing, and similar applications.
Product notes
IAI CORP IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 Robot w/ HOVER-DAVIS QF01-16 Tape Feeder USED
This used package pairs an IAI CORP IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 SCARA robot with a Hover-Davis QF01-16. The listing describes it as designed for automated pick-and-place operations, with precision placement, cleanroom compatibility, and controller integration. It is categorized as a robot and can be table or inline mounted. The main draw is having the robot and its feeder bundled together at a price below the AUBO. The condition is clearly labeled Used, so this is worn-in hardware rather than a fresh unit. If your workcell revolves around component feeding, this bundle gives you the core equipment in one purchase, but the used condition is the tradeoff you accept for the lower price.
AUBO i10 collaborative robot
The AUBO i10 is a robotic arm assembly designed for collaborative operation, with hand guide operation and power/force limiting. That makes it a fit for tasks like welding and packing where people may be nearby, and it offers more flexible arm motion than the SCARA package. The listed price is higher than the IAI side. If you are planning a human-adjacent automation cell, the collaborative design and six-axis movement are the reasons to step up to this arm.
Final choice by use case
Choose the IAI IX-NNN6020-5L-T1 with Hover-Davis QF01-16 if your workcell centers on component feeding and pick-and-place, and the listed price fits your budget. Choose the AUBO i10 collaborative robot if you need a six-axis arm for human-adjacent tasks such as welding or packing. The decision is specialization versus flexibility, and used versus new-open-box.
