Aura vs COBOT-ONE
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and COBOT-ONE (Cobot One) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- COBOT-ONEFrance
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- COBOT-ONE—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- COBOT-ONE0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- COBOT-ONEContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- COBOT-ONEACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- COBOT-ONE—
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- COBOT-ONE—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- COBOT-ONE6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- COBOT-ONE±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- COBOT-ONE—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- COBOT-ONESIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- COBOT-ONEnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- COBOT-ONEYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- COBOT-ONEmanual, remote_control
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- COBOT-ONEContact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | France |
| 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 Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | manual, remote_control |
| 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, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, 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-ONE |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
COBOT-ONE 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-ONE?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. COBOT-ONE is made by Cobot One, based in FR.
How do Aura and COBOT-ONE compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. COBOT-ONE scores 59.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Aura compare to COBOT-ONE?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. COBOT-ONE has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are Aura and COBOT-ONE 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-ONE?
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-ONE 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 Score is calculated.