AUBO-i16 vs Aura
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i16 (AUBO Robotics) and Aura (Comau) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i16China
- AuraItaly
Year First Available
- AUBO-i16—
- Aura2016
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i160 Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i16$34,482–$75,575 USD
- Aura$80,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i16ACTIVE
- AuraACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i1638 kg
- Aura—
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i163 m/s
- Aura—
Payload
- AUBO-i1616 kg
- Aura170 kg
Reach
- AUBO-i161,130.5 mm
- Aura2,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i166
- Aura6
Repeatability
- AUBO-i16±0.03 mm
- Aura—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i16任意角度
- Auraupside down
IP Rating
- AUBO-i16IP54
- Aura—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i16ISO14644-1
- AuraISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i16none
- AuraYes
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i16drag_and_drop
- Aurano_code_gui
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i16Yes
- Aura—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i16$34,482–$75,575 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) | $34,482–$75,575 USD | $80,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 38 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 3 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 16 kg | 170 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,130.5 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | 任意角度 | upside down |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO14644-1 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop | no_code_gui |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $34,482–$75,575 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, 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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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 | AUBO-i16 | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $55,029 | $80,000 |
| Payback period | 13.2 mo | 19.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $194,972 | $170,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +354% | +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 AUBO-i16 and Aura?
AUBO-i16 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Aura is made by Comau, based in IT.
How do AUBO-i16 and Aura compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i16 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-i16 compare to Aura?
AUBO-i16 has a reach of 967.5 mm. Aura has a reach of 2800 mm.
Are AUBO-i16 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-i16 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
AUBO-i16 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.