AM-R30 vs Aura
Side-by-side comparison of AM-R30 (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
- AM-R30China
- AuraItaly
Year First Available
- AM-R30—
- Aura2016
Verified Deployments
- AM-R300 Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AM-R30$5,999–$9,999 USD
- Aura$80,000 USD
Availability Status
- AM-R30ACTIVE
- AuraACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AM-R3030 kg
- Aura170 kg
IP Rating
- AM-R30IP54
- Aura—
Reach
- AM-R301,700 mm
- Aura2,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AM-R306
- Aura6
Repeatability
- AM-R30±0.1 mm
- Aura—
Robot Weight
- AM-R30550 kg
- Aura—
Mounting Options
- AM-R30floor
- Auraupside down
Safety
Safety Rating
- AM-R30CE
- AuraISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AM-R30none
- AuraYes
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AM-R30Yes
- Aura—
Offline Programming
- AM-R30No
- Aura—
Programming Interface
- AM-R30no_code_gui
- Aurano_code_gui
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AM-R30$5,999–$9,999 USD
- Aura$80,000 USD
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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) | $5,999–$9,999 USD | $80,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 170 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,700 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 550 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | upside down |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | no_code_gui |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,999–$9,999 USD | $80,000 USD |
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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, 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, Warranty, Lead Time
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AM-R30 | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $7,999 | $80,000 |
| Payback period | 1.9 mo | 19.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $242,001 | $170,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3025% | +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 AM-R30 and Aura?
AM-R30 is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Aura is made by Comau, based in IT.
How do AM-R30 and Aura compare on the Robo Index?
AM-R30 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 AM-R30 compare to Aura?
AM-R30 has a reach of 1700 mm. Aura has a reach of 2800 mm.
Are AM-R30 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 AM-R30 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
AM-R30 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.