Aura vs CR5
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CR5 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CR5China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CR52026
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- CR50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR5$22,790–$24,320 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CR5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- CR520.7 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- CR57.7 m/s
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CR55 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CR5900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CR54
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CR5±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CR5countertop
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CR5ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CR5none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- CR5Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CR5drag-to-teach
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR5$22,790–$24,320 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- CR53 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $22,790–$24,320 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 20.7 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 7.7 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | countertop |
| 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 | drag-to-teach |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $22,790–$24,320 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, 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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, 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 | CR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $23,555 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 5.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $226,445 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +961% |
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 CR5?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CR5 is made by Dobot, based in CN.
When were Aura and CR5 launched?
Aura launched in 2016. CR5 launched in 2026.
How do Aura and CR5 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. CR5 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 CR5?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CR5 has a reach of 700 mm.
Are Aura and CR5 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 CR5?
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 CR5 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.