Aura vs CR3
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CR3 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CR3China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CR32017
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- CR30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CR3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CR3620 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CR3±0.02 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CR33 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- CR3IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CR36
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- CR32 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- CR316.5 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CR3floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CR3ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CR3none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- CR3Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CR3user-friendly interface
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- CR3TCP/IP, Modbus, WIFI
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR3Contact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 620 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 16.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor |
| 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 |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | user-friendly interface |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus, WIFI |
| 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, 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 | CR3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
CR3 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 CR3?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CR3 is made by Dobot, based in CN.
When were Aura and CR3 launched?
Aura launched in 2016. CR3 launched in 2017.
How do Aura and CR3 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. CR3 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 CR3?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CR3 has a reach of 795 mm.
Are Aura and CR3 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 CR3?
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 CR3 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.