Aura vs M1013
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- M1013South Korea
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- M10132017
Verified Deployments
- Aura1 Deployment
- M1013—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- M1013$42,000 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- M1013ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- M10131,300 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- M1013±0.1 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- M101310 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- M1013IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- M10136
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- M10131.5 m/s
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- M1013Cat4 PLe
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- M1013joint level all
Power/Force Limiting
- Aura—
- M10130.2 N
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- M101324 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Aura—
- M10131 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- M1013Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- M1013Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- M1013iso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Aura—
- M1013manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- M1013Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- Aura—
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Aura—
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- M1013Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- Aura—
- M1013Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- M1013$42,000 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- M10132 yrs
Lead Time
- Aura—
- M10134 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments (values differ) | 1 Deployment | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $42,000 USD |
| 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) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat4 PLe |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | — | 0.2 N |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, .NET |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $42,000 USD |
| 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, Robot Weight, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, 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 | M1013 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $42,000 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 10.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $208,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +495% |
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 M1013?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR.
When were Aura and M1013 launched?
Aura launched in 2016. M1013 launched in 2017.
How much does Aura cost compared to M1013?
Aura is listed at $80,000. M1013 is listed at $42,000.
How do Aura and M1013 compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. M1013 scores 69.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Aura compare to M1013?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. M1013 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Aura and M1013 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 M1013?
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 M1013 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.