Aura vs EC66
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and EC66 (Elite Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- EC66China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- EC662019
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- EC660 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- EC66Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- EC66ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- EC66—
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- EC66—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- EC666
Repeatability
- Aura—
- EC66±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- EC66—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- EC66ISO 10218, ISO 13849
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- EC66joint level all
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- EC6624 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- EC66Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- EC66teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- EC66iso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- EC66Yes
Reliability
MTBF
- Aura—
- EC66100,000 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- EC66Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2019 |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218, ISO 13849 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 100,000 hrs |
| 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, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, 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 | EC66 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
EC66 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 EC66?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. EC66 is made by Elite Robots, based in CN.
When were Aura and EC66 launched?
Aura launched in 2016. EC66 launched in 2019.
How do Aura and EC66 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. EC66 grades BB. 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 EC66?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. EC66 has a reach of 914 mm.
Are Aura and EC66 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 EC66?
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 EC66 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.