Aura vs Fairino FR16
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Fairino FR16 (FAIRINO) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Fairino FR16China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Fairino FR16—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Fairino FR160 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Fairino FR16$11,699 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Fairino FR16ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- Fairino FR1640 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- Fairino FR162 m/s
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Fairino FR1616 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Fairino FR161,034 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Fairino FR166
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Fairino FR16±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Fairino FR16floor, ceiling, wall, inverted
IP Rating
- Aura—
- Fairino FR16IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Fairino FR16ISO 9283
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Fairino FR16none
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Fairino FR16no_code_gui, code_python
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- Fairino FR16Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- Fairino FR16Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Fairino FR16$11,699 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- Fairino FR161.5 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $11,699 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 16 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,034 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 9283 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | no_code_gui, code_python |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $11,699 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1.5 yrs |
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, 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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, 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 | Fairino FR16 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $11,699 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $238,301 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +2037% |
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 Fairino FR16?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Fairino FR16 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN.
How much does Aura cost compared to Fairino FR16?
Aura is listed at $80,000. Fairino FR16 is listed at $11,699.
How do Aura and Fairino FR16 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. Fairino FR16 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 Fairino FR16?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Fairino FR16 has a reach of 1034 mm.
Are Aura and Fairino FR16 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 Fairino FR16?
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 Fairino FR16 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.