Aura vs Denso Cobotta PRO 1300
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300Japan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Denso Cobotta PRO 13000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Denso Cobotta PRO 13001,300 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300±0.04 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Denso Cobotta PRO 130012 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Denso Cobotta PRO 13006
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- Denso Cobotta PRO 13002.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- Denso Cobotta PRO 130041 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300none
Ease of Use
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300RoboDK
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Denso Cobotta PRO 1300Contact for quote
| ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.04 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 12 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 2.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 41 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | RoboDK |
| 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, 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 | Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 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 Denso Cobotta PRO 1300?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 is made by DENSO, based in JP.
How do Aura and Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 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 Denso Cobotta PRO 1300?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Aura and Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 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 Denso Cobotta PRO 1300?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
6 min readCollaborative Robots
Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
Aura vs Denso Cobotta PRO 1300 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.