AUBO-C5 vs Aura

Q: Who makes AUBO-C5 and Aura?

AUBO-C5 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Aura is made by Comau, based in IT.

Q: How do AUBO-C5 and Aura compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-C5 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.

Q: How does the reach of AUBO-C5 compare to Aura?

AUBO-C5 has a reach of 886.5 mm. Aura has a reach of 2800 mm.

Q: Are AUBO-C5 and Aura in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AUBO-C5 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.

Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-C5 (AUBO Robotics) and Aura (Comau) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AUBO-C5A

AuraAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AUBO-C5China
AuraItaly

Year First Available

AUBO-C5—
Aura2016

Verified Deployments

AUBO-C50 Deployments
Aura0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AUBO-C5$2,999–$5,000 USD
Aura$80,000 USD

Availability Status

AUBO-C5ACTIVE
AuraACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

AUBO-C5±0.05 mm
Aura—

IP Rating

AUBO-C5IP54
Aura—

Reach

AUBO-C5625 mm
Aura2,800 mm

Payload

AUBO-C53 kg
Aura170 kg

Degrees of Freedom

AUBO-C56
Aura6

Max TCP Speed

AUBO-C52.8 m/s
Aura—

Robot Weight

AUBO-C516 kg
Aura—

Mounting Options

AUBO-C5any_angle
Auraupside down

Safety

Safety Rating

AUBO-C5Cat3 PLd
AuraISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AUBO-C5none
AuraYes

Safety I/O Pairs

AUBO-C516
Aura—

Duty Cycle

AUBO-C524 7 continuous
Aura—

Ease of Use

Setup Time

AUBO-C50.5 hrs
Aura—

No-Code Capable

AUBO-C5Yes
Aura—

Offline Programming

AUBO-C5No
Aura—

Programming Interface

AUBO-C5teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
Aurano_code_gui

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AUBO-C5iso 9283 compatible
Aura—

Integrated F/T Sensor

AUBO-C5Yes
Aura—

Wrist Power Supply

AUBO-C524V DC / 12V DC / 0V selectable, 0.8A max
Aura—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

AUBO-C5C, C++, C#, Lua
Aura—

ROS Compatible

AUBO-C5Yes
Aura—

Fieldbus Protocols

AUBO-C5Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
Aura—

Commercial

Price (USD)

AUBO-C5$2,999–$5,000 USD
Aura$80,000 USD

	AUBO-C5cobotAUBO Robotics ARobo Index	AuracobotComau AAARobo Index
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)	$2,999–$5,000 USD	$80,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.05 mm	—
IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	IP54	—
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	625 mm	2,800 mm
Payload (values differ)	3 kg	170 kg
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2.8 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	16 kg	—
Mounting Options (values differ)	any_angle	upside down
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	Cat3 PLd	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	none	Yes
Safety I/O Pairs (values differ)	16	—
Duty Cycle (values differ)	24 7 continuous	—
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	0.5 hrs	—
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	No	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros	no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	iso 9283 compatible	—
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	Yes	—
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	24V DC / 12V DC / 0V selectable, 0.8A max	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	C, C++, C#, Lua	—
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$2,999–$5,000 USD	$80,000 USD

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AUBO-C5	Aura
Investment	$4,000	$80,000
Payback period	< 1 mo	19.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$246,001	$170,000
ROI (5 yr)	+6151%	+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 AUBO-C5 and Aura?

AUBO-C5 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Aura is made by Comau, based in IT.

How do AUBO-C5 and Aura compare on the Robo Index?

AUBO-C5 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 AUBO-C5 compare to Aura?

AUBO-C5 has a reach of 886.5 mm. Aura has a reach of 2800 mm.

Are AUBO-C5 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 AUBO-C5 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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AUBO-C5 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.