Aura vs CRX-20iA/L
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CRX-20iA/L (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CRX-20iA/LJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CRX-20iA/L—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- CRX-20iA/L0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CRX-20iA/L$58,345 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CRX-20iA/LACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- CRX-20iA/L41 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- CRX-20iA/L1 m/s
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CRX-20iA/L20 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CRX-20iA/L1,418 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CRX-20iA/L6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CRX-20iA/L±0.04 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CRX-20iA/Lfloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
IP Rating
- Aura—
- CRX-20iA/LIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CRX-20iA/LISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CRX-20iA/Lnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- CRX-20iA/LYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- CRX-20iA/LNo
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CRX-20iA/Ldrag-and-drop programming
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- CRX-20iA/LNo
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CRX-20iA/L$58,345 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $58,345 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 41 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,418 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.04 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| 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 |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag-and-drop programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $58,345 USD |
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, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, 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 | CRX-20iA/L |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $58,345 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 14.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $191,655 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +328% |
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 CRX-20iA/L?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CRX-20iA/L is made by FANUC, based in JP.
How much does Aura cost compared to CRX-20iA/L?
Aura is listed at $80,000. CRX-20iA/L is listed at $58,345.
How do Aura and CRX-20iA/L compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. CRX-20iA/L 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.
How does the reach of Aura compare to CRX-20iA/L?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CRX-20iA/L has a reach of 1418 mm.
Are Aura and CRX-20iA/L 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 CRX-20iA/L?
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 CRX-20iA/L 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.