Aura vs Desktop Robot

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AuraAAA

Desktop RobotA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
Desktop Robot—

Year First Available

Aura2016
Desktop Robot2020

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
Desktop Robot0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
Desktop Robot$28,000 USD

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
Desktop RobotACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
Desktop Robot440 mm

Repeatability

Aura—
Desktop Robot±0.05 mm

Payload

Aura170 kg
Desktop Robot0.8 kg

IP Rating

Aura—
Desktop RobotIP20

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
Desktop Robot19

Max TCP Speed

Aura—
Desktop Robot5 m/s

Robot Weight

Aura—
Desktop Robot8 kg

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
Desktop Robotdesktop

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
Desktop Robotnone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Aura—
Desktop RobotYes

Offline Programming

Aura—
Desktop RobotNo

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Aura—
Desktop RobotYes

Fieldbus Protocols

Aura—
Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
Desktop Robot$28,000 USD

Warranty

Aura—
Desktop Robot1 yrs

	AuracobotComau AAARobo Index	Desktop RobotcobotNenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Italy	—
Year First Available (values differ)	2016	2020
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$28,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	2,800 mm	440 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	±0.05 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	0.8 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IP20
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	19
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	5 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	8 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	desktop
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-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	—	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$28,000 USD
Warranty (values differ)	—	1 yrs

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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Aura	Desktop Robot
Investment	$80,000	$28,000
Payback period	19.2 mo	6.7 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	$222,000
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	+793%

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 Desktop Robot?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd..

When were Aura and Desktop Robot launched?

Aura launched in 2016. Desktop Robot launched in 2020.

How much does Aura cost compared to Desktop Robot?

Aura is listed at $80,000. Desktop Robot is listed at $28,000.

How do Aura and Desktop Robot compare on the Robo Index?

Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. Desktop Robot 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 Desktop Robot?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm.

Are Aura and Desktop Robot 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 Desktop Robot?

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 Desktop Robot 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.