AE 3c vs Aura
Side-by-side comparison of AE 3c (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Aura (Comau) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AE 3cChina
- AuraItaly
Year First Available
- AE 3c—
- Aura2016
Verified Deployments
- AE 3c0 Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AE 3c$2,000 USD
- Aura$80,000 USD
Availability Status
- AE 3cACTIVE
- AuraACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AE 3c—
- Aura170 kg
Reach
- AE 3c—
- Aura2,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AE 3c6
- Aura6
Repeatability
- AE 3c±0.05 mm
- Aura—
Mounting Options
- AE 3c—
- Auraupside down
Safety
Safety Rating
- AE 3cCE, CCC
- AuraISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AE 3c—
- AuraYes
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- AE 3cteach_pendant, proprietary_app
- Aurano_code_gui
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AE 3c$2,000 USD
- Aura$80,000 USD
Warranty
- AE 3c1 yrs
- Aura—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $2,000 USD | $80,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 170 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | upside down |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, CCC | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, proprietary_app | no_code_gui |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,000 USD | $80,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AE 3c | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,000 | $80,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 19.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $248,000 | $170,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +12400% | +213% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AE 3c and Aura?
AE 3c is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Aura is made by Comau, based in IT.
How much does AE 3c cost compared to Aura?
AE 3c is listed at $2,000. Aura is listed at $80,000.
How do AE 3c and Aura compare on the Robo Score?
AE 3c scores 43.5 on the Robo Score. Aura scores 73.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AE 3c compare to Aura?
AE 3c has a reach of 622 mm. Aura has a reach of 2800 mm.
Are AE 3c and Aura in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AE 3c and Aura?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
AE 3c vs Aura compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.