Aura vs Fanuc CR-4iA Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Fanuc CR-4iA Robot (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot1,300 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot±0.02 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot10 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotIP67
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot6
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robotfloor, inverted, angle
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robotnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotPolyScope drag-and-drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotEtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotContact for quote
Warranty
- Aura—
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot2 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, inverted, angle |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | PolyScope drag-and-drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, 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 | Fanuc CR-4iA Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot 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 Fanuc CR-4iA Robot?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Fanuc CR-4iA Robot is made by FANUC, based in JP.
How do Aura and Fanuc CR-4iA Robot compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. Fanuc CR-4iA Robot scores 53.4. 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 Fanuc CR-4iA Robot?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Fanuc CR-4iA Robot has a reach of 550 mm.
Are Aura and Fanuc CR-4iA Robot 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 Fanuc CR-4iA Robot?
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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Aura vs Fanuc CR-4iA Robot 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.