Aura vs Collaboration Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Collaboration Robot (Suzhou Veichi Electric Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Collaboration Robot—
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Collaboration Robot—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Collaboration Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Collaboration RobotContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Collaboration RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Collaboration Robot±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- Aura—
- Collaboration RobotIP54
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Collaboration Robot1,800 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Collaboration Robot30 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Collaboration Robot—
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- Collaboration Robot154 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Collaboration Robotany angle
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Collaboration RobotEN ISO13849-1 Cat 3 + EN ISO10218-1 + European Union CE certification
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Collaboration Robotnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- Collaboration RobotNo
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- Collaboration RobotNo
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Collaboration Robotdrag teaching, graphic pages
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Collaboration RobotContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | — |
| 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 | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 30 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 154 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | any angle |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | EN ISO13849-1 Cat 3 + EN ISO10218-1 + European Union CE certification |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag teaching, graphic pages |
| 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, 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, 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 | Collaboration Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
Collaboration Robot 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 Collaboration Robot?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Collaboration Robot is made by Suzhou Veichi Electric Co., Ltd..
How do Aura and Collaboration Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. Collaboration Robot 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.
Are Aura and Collaboration Robot 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 Collaboration Robot?
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 Collaboration Robot 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.