Aura vs F-EA Economical
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and F-EA Economical (Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- F-EA Economical—
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- F-EA Economical—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- F-EA Economical0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- F-EA EconomicalACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- F-EA Economical1,350 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- F-EA Economical±0.03 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- F-EA Economical10 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- F-EA Economical6
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- F-EA Economical38.5 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- F-EA Economicalfloor/ceiling/wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- F-EA EconomicalISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- F-EA Economicalnone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- F-EA Economicalteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
Lead Time
- Aura—
- F-EA Economical5 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $17,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,350 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 10 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 38.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor/ceiling/wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $17,000 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 5 wks |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Aura | F-EA Economical |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $17,000 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 4.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $233,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +1371% |
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 F-EA Economical?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. F-EA Economical is made by Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd.
How much does Aura cost compared to F-EA Economical?
Aura is listed at $80,000. F-EA Economical is listed at $17,000.
How do Aura and F-EA Economical compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. F-EA Economical grades AA. 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 F-EA Economical?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. F-EA Economical has a reach of 1350 mm.
Are Aura and F-EA Economical 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 F-EA Economical?
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 F-EA Economical 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.