Aura vs COBOTTA
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and COBOTTA (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- COBOTTAJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- COBOTTA2017
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- COBOTTA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- COBOTTA$14,505–$16,500 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- COBOTTAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- COBOTTA342 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- COBOTTA±0.03 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- COBOTTA0.5 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- COBOTTAIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- COBOTTA6
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- COBOTTA2.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- COBOTTA11 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- COBOTTAfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- COBOTTAISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO/TS 15066:2016, IEC 60204-1:2016/A1:2021, EN 61000-6-7:2015
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- COBOTTAjoint level all
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- Aura—
- COBOTTA2 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- COBOTTAYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- COBOTTAYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- COBOTTAteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- COBOTTAISO 9409-1-A50
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- COBOTTAYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Aura—
- COBOTTA12 V and 24 V
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- COBOTTAYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- COBOTTAEtherCAT, ProfiNET, EtherNet IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- COBOTTA$14,505–$16,500 USD
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $14,505–$16,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 342 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 2.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 11 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1:2011, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO/TS 15066:2016, IEC 60204-1:2016/A1:2021, EN 61000-6-7:2015 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 12 V and 24 V |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, ProfiNET, EtherNet IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $14,505–$16,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, 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 | Aura | COBOTTA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $15,503 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $234,498 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +1513% |
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?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. COBOTTA is made by DENSO, based in JP.
When were Aura and COBOTTA launched?
Aura launched in 2016. COBOTTA launched in 2017.
How do Aura and COBOTTA compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. COBOTTA grades A. 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 COBOTTA?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. COBOTTA has a reach of 1066 mm.
Are Aura and COBOTTA 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?
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 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.