Aura vs Fairino FR5 Cobot
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Fairino FR5 Cobot (FAIRINO) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Fairino FR5 CobotChina
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Fairino FR5 Cobot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Fairino FR5 Cobot$6,499–$7,999 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Fairino FR5 CobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Fairino FR5 Cobot±0.02 mm
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Fairino FR5 Cobot6
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Fairino FR5 CobotCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Fairino FR5 CobotYes
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Fairino FR5 Cobotdrag_and_drop, code_python
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- Fairino FR5 CobotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- Fairino FR5 CobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Fairino FR5 Cobot$6,499–$7,999 USD
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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 | $6,499–$7,999 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | Yes | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag_and_drop, code_python |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $6,499–$7,999 USD |
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, 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, 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 | Fairino FR5 Cobot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $7,249 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $242,751 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +3349% |
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 FR5 Cobot?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Fairino FR5 Cobot is made by FAIRINO, based in CN.
How do Aura and Fairino FR5 Cobot compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. Fairino FR5 Cobot scores 56.7. 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 Fairino FR5 Cobot?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Fairino FR5 Cobot has a reach of 922 mm.
Are Aura and Fairino FR5 Cobot 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 FR5 Cobot?
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 FR5 Cobot 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.