Aura vs CRX-30iA
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CRX-30iA (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CRX-30iAJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CRX-30iA2021
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CRX-30iA30 kg
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- CRX-30iA135 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CRX-30iA6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
IP Rating
- Aura—
- CRX-30iAIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- CRX-30iAYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- CRX-30iAYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
Lead Time
- Aura—
- CRX-30iA8 wks
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $60,868–$67,989 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 135 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, angle |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | integrated wrist ft |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $60,868–$67,989 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 8 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 8 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, 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 | CRX-30iA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $64,428 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 15.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $185,572 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +288% |
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-30iA?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP.
When were Aura and CRX-30iA launched?
Aura launched in 2016. CRX-30iA launched in 2021.
How do Aura and CRX-30iA compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. CRX-30iA 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-30iA?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm.
Are Aura and CRX-30iA 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-30iA?
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-30iA 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.