Aura vs Rizon 4
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Rizon 4 (Flexiv Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Rizon 4China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Rizon 42016
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Rizon 40 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Rizon 4$35,000–$65,000 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Rizon 4ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Rizon 4919 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Rizon 4±0.05 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Rizon 44 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- Rizon 4IP65
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Rizon 47
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- Rizon 420 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Rizon 4floor, ceiling, wall, inverted
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Rizon 4ISO 13849 PL=d, ISO 10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Rizon 4integrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- Rizon 4Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- Rizon 4No
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Rizon 4Flexiv Elements, Robot Development Kit (RDK)
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Rizon 4$35,000–$65,000 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available | 2016 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $35,000–$65,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 919 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 4 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 13849 PL=d, ISO 10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | integrated wrist ft |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | Flexiv Elements, Robot Development Kit (RDK) |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $35,000–$65,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, 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
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 | Rizon 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $50,000 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 12.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $200,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +400% |
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 Rizon 4?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Rizon 4 is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN.
When were Aura and Rizon 4 launched?
Aura launched in 2016. Rizon 4 launched in 2016.
How do Aura and Rizon 4 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. Rizon 4 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 Rizon 4?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Rizon 4 has a reach of 919 mm.
Are Aura and Rizon 4 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 Rizon 4?
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 Rizon 4 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.