Aura vs CS66
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CS66 (Elite Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CS66China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CS66—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- CS660 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CS66Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CS66ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CS66—
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CS66—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CS666
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CS66±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CS66floor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CS66—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CS66—
Safety I/O Pairs
- Aura—
- CS668
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- CS6624 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CS66teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Wrist Power Supply
- Aura—
- CS660 / 12V / 24V, 3A, 2A, 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- CS66Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CS66Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 0 / 12V / 24V, 3A, 2A, 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP slave |
| 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, 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 | CS66 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
CS66 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 CS66?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CS66 is made by Elite Robots, based in CN.
How do Aura and CS66 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AA on the Robo Index. CS66 grades BB. 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 CS66?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CS66 has a reach of 914 mm.
Are Aura and CS66 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 CS66?
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 CS66 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.