Aura vs CRX-3iA
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CRX-3iA (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CRX-3iAJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CRX-3iA—
Verified Deployments
- Aura1 Deployment
- CRX-3iA—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CRX-3iAContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CRX-3iAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CRX-3iA—
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CRX-3iA—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CRX-3iA6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CRX-3iA±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CRX-3iA—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CRX-3iA—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CRX-3iAYes
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CRX-3iAdrag_and_drop
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CRX-3iAContact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments (values differ) | 1 Deployment | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | Yes | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag_and_drop |
| 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, Robot Weight, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, 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, 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-3iA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
CRX-3iA 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 CRX-3iA?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CRX-3iA is made by FANUC, based in JP.
How does the reach of Aura compare to CRX-3iA?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CRX-3iA has a reach of 692 mm.
Are Aura and CRX-3iA 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-3iA?
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-3iA 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.