Aura vs CR-35iA
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and CR-35iA (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- CR-35iAJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- CR-35iA2015
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- CR-35iAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- CR-35iA35 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- CR-35iA6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- CR-35iA990 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- CR-35iA—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- CR-35iAISO 9283
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- CR-35iAnone
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $78,750 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 35 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.04 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 990 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| 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 | teach_pendant |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $78,750 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aura and CR-35iA?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP.
When were Aura and CR-35iA launched?
Aura launched in 2016. CR-35iA launched in 2015.
How do Aura and CR-35iA compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AA on the Robo Index. CR-35iA 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 CR-35iA?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm.
Are Aura and CR-35iA 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 CR-35iA?
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 CR-35iA 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.