Aura vs E10
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and E10 (Han's Robot Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- E10China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- E102017
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- E100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- E10$21,000 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- E10ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- E108 kg
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- E1045 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- E101.5 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- E101,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- E106
Repeatability
- Aura—
- E10±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- E10floor, ceiling
IP Rating
- Aura—
- E10IP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- E10ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- E10none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Aura—
- E102 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- E10Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- E10drag-and-drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- E10Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- E10EtherCAT, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- E10$21,000 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- E102 yrs
Lead Time
- Aura—
- E104 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $21,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 8 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 45 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag-and-drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $21,000 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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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 | E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $21,000 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 5.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $229,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +1090% |
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 E10?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. E10 is made by Han's Robot Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Aura and E10 launched?
Aura launched in 2016. E10 launched in 2017.
How much does Aura cost compared to E10?
Aura is listed at $80,000. E10 is listed at $21,000.
How do Aura and E10 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. E10 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 E10?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. E10 has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are Aura and E10 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 E10?
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 E10 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.