Aura vs CR-1212
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CR-1212 (Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CR-1212—
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CR-1212—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- CR-12120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR-1212$7,600–$9,000 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CR-1212ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CR-1212±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- Aura—
- CR-1212IP65 (front panel)
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CR-12121,283 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CR-121212 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CR-12126
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- CR-12123 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- CR-12121.8 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CR-1212embedded, cabinet
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CR-1212CCC, CE, FCC, EMC, CB, ROHS
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CR-1212—
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CR-1212teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR-1212$7,600–$9,000 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- CR-12123 yrs
Lead Time
- Aura—
- CR-12121 wks
| 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 | $7,600–$9,000 USD |
| 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) | — | IP65 (front panel) |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,283 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 12 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 1.8 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | embedded, cabinet |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CCC, CE, FCC, EMC, CB, ROHS |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $7,600–$9,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, 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
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 | CR-1212 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $8,300 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $241,700 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +2912% |
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 CR-1212?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CR-1212 is made by Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd..
How do Aura and CR-1212 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. CR-1212 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 CR-1212?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CR-1212 has a reach of 1283 mm.
Are Aura and CR-1212 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 CR-1212?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
6 min readCollaborative Robots
Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
Aura vs CR-1212 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.