AUBO-iS20L vs Aura
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-iS20L (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-iS20LChina
- AuraItaly
Year First Available
- AUBO-iS20L2015
- Aura2016
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-iS20L0 Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AUBO-iS20LContact for quote
- Aura$80,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-iS20LACTIVE
- AuraACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AUBO-iS20L±0.05 mm
- Aura—
IP Rating
- AUBO-iS20LIP54
- Aura—
Reach
- AUBO-iS20L2,000 mm
- Aura2,800 mm
Payload
- AUBO-iS20L20 kg
- Aura170 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-iS20L6
- Aura6
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-iS20L3.5 m/s
- Aura—
Robot Weight
- AUBO-iS20L63.7 kg
- Aura—
Mounting Options
- AUBO-iS20Lfloor, ceiling, wall, rail
- Auraupside down
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-iS20LCat3 PLd
- AuraISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-iS20Lnone
- AuraYes
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-iS20L24 7 continuous
- Aura—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-iS20LYes
- Aura—
Programming Interface
- AUBO-iS20Lteach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, drag_and_drop
- Aurano_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-iS20Liso 9283 compatible
- Aura—
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-iS20L24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- Aura—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-iS20LC, C++, C#, Lua
- Aura—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-iS20LYes
- Aura—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-iS20LEthernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- Aura—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-iS20LContact for quote
- Aura$80,000 USD
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $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) | 2,000 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 170 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | upside down |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, drag_and_drop | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | — |
| 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) | Contact for quote | $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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-iS20L and Aura?
AUBO-iS20L is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. Aura is made by Comau, based in IT.
When were AUBO-iS20L and Aura launched?
AUBO-iS20L launched in 2015. Aura launched in 2016.
How do AUBO-iS20L and Aura compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-iS20L grades AA 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-iS20L compare to Aura?
AUBO-iS20L has a reach of 1650 mm. Aura has a reach of 2800 mm.
Are AUBO-iS20L 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-iS20L 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
AUBO-iS20L 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.