Aura vs A0912s
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and A0912s (Doosan Robotics Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly

- A0912sSouth Korea

Year First Available
- Aura2016

- A0912s2015

Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments

- A0912s0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD

- A0912sContact for quote

Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE

- A0912sACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Aura—

- A0912s27 kg

Max TCP Speed
- Aura—

- A0912s1 m/s

Payload
- Aura170 kg

- A0912s9 kg

Reach
- Aura2,800 mm

- A0912s1,200 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6

- A0912s6

Repeatability
- Aura—

- A0912s±0.05 mm

Mounting Options
- Auraupside down

- A0912sfloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating
- Aura—

- A0912sIP54

Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066

- A0912sTÜV SÜD

Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes

- A0912sintegrated wrist ft

Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Aura—

- A0912s1 hrs

No-Code Capable
- Aura—

- A0912sNo

Offline Programming
- Aura—

- A0912sNo

Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui

- A0912sDooRex, ROS, MATLAB

Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—

- A0912sYes

Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—

- A0912sEthernet/IP, Profinet

Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD

- A0912sContact for quote

Warranty
- Aura—

- A0912s2 yrs

Lead Time
- Aura—

- A0912s4 wks

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2015 |
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 27 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 9 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | TÜV SÜD |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | integrated wrist ft |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | DooRex, ROS, MATLAB |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet/IP, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 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, 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
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 | A0912s |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
A0912s 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 A0912s?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. A0912s is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR.
When were Aura and A0912s launched?
Aura launched in 2016. A0912s launched in 2015.
How do Aura and A0912s compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. A0912s grades BBB. 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 A0912s?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. A0912s has a reach of 1200 mm.
Are Aura and A0912s 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 A0912s?
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 A0912s 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.