Aura vs CR20A
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CR20A (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CR20AChina
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CR20A—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- CR20A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR20AContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CR20AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CR20A20 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CR20A1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CR20A6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CR20A±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- CR20A73 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CR20Aupright
IP Rating
- Aura—
- CR20AIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CR20AISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CR20Anone
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- CR20Acontinuous 24 7
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CR20Ateach_pendant, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- CR20AISO 9409-1
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- CR20AYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- CR20AProfinet, EtherNet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR20AContact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| 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 Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 73 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | upright |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Profinet, EtherNet/IP |
| 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, 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 | CR20A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
CR20A 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 CR20A?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CR20A is made by Dobot, based in CN.
How do Aura and CR20A compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. CR20A 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 CR20A?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CR20A has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are Aura and CR20A 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 CR20A?
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 CR20A 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.