Aura vs COBOT MAGIC
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and COBOT MAGIC (Agilex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- COBOT MAGICChina
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- COBOT MAGIC—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- COBOT MAGIC0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- COBOT MAGICContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- COBOT MAGICACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- COBOT MAGIC100 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- COBOT MAGIC1.6 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- COBOT MAGIC610 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- COBOT MAGIC6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- COBOT MAGIC±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- COBOT MAGICfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- COBOT MAGIC—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- COBOT MAGICnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- COBOT MAGICYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- COBOT MAGICYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- COBOT MAGICROS-based
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- COBOT MAGICYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- COBOT MAGICContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 100 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.6 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 610 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | ROS-based |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Robot Weight, IP Rating, 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, 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 | Aura | COBOT MAGIC |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
COBOT MAGIC has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 Aura and COBOT MAGIC?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. COBOT MAGIC is made by Agilex, based in CN.
How do Aura and COBOT MAGIC compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. COBOT MAGIC grades BBB. 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 Aura compare to COBOT MAGIC?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. COBOT MAGIC has a reach of 610 mm.
Are Aura and COBOT MAGIC 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 Aura and COBOT MAGIC?
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
Aura vs COBOT MAGIC 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.