AUBO iH3 vs Aura
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO iH3 (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 iH3China
- AuraItaly
Year First Available
- AUBO iH3—
- Aura2016
Verified Deployments
- AUBO iH30 Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO iH3$18,500–$22,000 USD
- Aura$80,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO iH3ACTIVE
- AuraACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO iH33 kg
- Aura170 kg
Robot Weight
- AUBO iH316 kg
- Aura—
Reach
- AUBO iH3625 mm
- Aura2,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO iH36
- Aura6
Repeatability
- AUBO iH3±0.05 mm
- Aura—
Mounting Options
- AUBO iH3—
- Auraupside down
IP Rating
- AUBO iH3IP43
- Aura—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO iH3ISO/TS 15066
- AuraISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO iH3none
- AuraYes
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO iH3Yes
- Aura—
Offline Programming
- AUBO iH3Yes
- Aura—
Programming Interface
- AUBO iH3drag&drop teaching, coordinate positioning, path planning, offline programming
- Aurano_code_gui
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AUBO iH3Yes
- Aura—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO iH3Ethernet, Modbus-RTU, Profinet
- Aura—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO iH3$18,500–$22,000 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) | $18,500–$22,000 USD | $80,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 170 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | upside down |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP43 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag&drop teaching, coordinate positioning, path planning, offline programming | no_code_gui |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, Modbus-RTU, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $18,500–$22,000 USD | $80,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, 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 iH3 | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,250 | $80,000 |
| Payback period | 4.9 mo | 19.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $229,750 | $170,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1135% | +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 iH3 and Aura?
AUBO iH3 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Aura is made by Comau, based in IT.
How do AUBO iH3 and Aura compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO iH3 grades A on the Robo Index. Aura grades AA. 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.
Are AUBO iH3 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 iH3 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 iH3 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.