AE3-401S vs Aura
Side-by-side comparison of AE3-401S (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Aura (Comau) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AE3-401SChina
- AuraItaly
Year First Available
- AE3-401S—
- Aura2016
Verified Deployments
- AE3-401S0 Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- Aura$80,000 USD
Availability Status
- AE3-401SACTIVE
- AuraACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AE3-401S11.2 kg
- Aura—
Payload
- AE3-401S3 kg
- Aura170 kg
Reach
- AE3-401S500 mm
- Aura2,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AE3-401S4
- Aura6
Repeatability
- AE3-401S±0.02 mm
- Aura—
Mounting Options
- AE3-401Stable, workstation
- Auraupside down
IP Rating
- AE3-401SIP65
- Aura—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AE3-401SISO/TS 15066
- AuraISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AE3-401Snone
- AuraYes
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- AE3-401Steach_pendant
- Aurano_code_gui
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- AE3-401SEthercat, Profinet, Ethernet
- Aura—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- Aura$80,000 USD
Warranty
- AE3-401S1 yrs
- Aura—
Lead Time
- AE3-401S1 wks
- 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) | $13,000 USD | $80,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 11.2 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 170 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 500 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table, workstation | upside down |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | no_code_gui |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 USD | $80,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 1 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AE3-401S | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,000 | $80,000 |
| Payback period | 3.1 mo | 19.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $237,000 | $170,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1823% | +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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AE3-401S and Aura?
AE3-401S is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Aura is made by Comau, based in IT.
How much does AE3-401S cost compared to Aura?
AE3-401S is listed at $13,000. Aura is listed at $80,000.
How do AE3-401S and Aura compare on the Robo Index?
AE3-401S grades A on the Robo Index. Aura grades AAA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AE3-401S compare to Aura?
AE3-401S has a reach of 560 mm. Aura has a reach of 2800 mm.
Are AE3-401S 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 AE3-401S 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
AE3-401S 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 Index is calculated.