Aura vs COBOTTA PRO 900
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and COBOTTA PRO 900 (DENSO Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- COBOTTA PRO 900Japan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- COBOTTA PRO 900—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- COBOTTA PRO 9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- COBOTTA PRO 900Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- COBOTTA PRO 900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- COBOTTA PRO 90010 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- COBOTTA PRO 9001,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- COBOTTA PRO 9006
Repeatability
- Aura—
- COBOTTA PRO 900±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- COBOTTA PRO 900floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- Aura—
- COBOTTA PRO 900IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- COBOTTA PRO 900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- COBOTTA PRO 900none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- COBOTTA PRO 900Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- COBOTTA PRO 900Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- COBOTTA PRO 900drag-and-drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- COBOTTA PRO 900ISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- COBOTTA PRO 900EtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- COBOTTA PRO 900Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| 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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | 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 | drag-and-drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, 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 | COBOTTA PRO 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
COBOTTA PRO 900 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 COBOTTA PRO 900?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. COBOTTA PRO 900 is made by DENSO Robotics, based in JP.
How do Aura and COBOTTA PRO 900 compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. COBOTTA PRO 900 scores 61.8. 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.
Are Aura and COBOTTA PRO 900 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 COBOTTA PRO 900?
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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Aura vs COBOTTA PRO 900 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.