Aura vs GCR12-1300
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and GCR12-1300 (SIASUN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- GCR12-1300China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- GCR12-1300—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- GCR12-13000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- GCR12-1300Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- GCR12-1300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Aura—
- GCR12-1300±0.03 mm
IP Rating
- Aura—
- GCR12-1300IP54 / IP65
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- GCR12-13001,300 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- GCR12-130012 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- GCR12-1300—
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- GCR12-1300—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- GCR12-1300TÜV SÜD
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- GCR12-1300none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- GCR12-1300Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- GCR12-1300hand-guided teaching (traction teach)
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- GCR12-1300Contact for quote
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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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 / IP65 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 12 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | TÜV SÜD |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | hand-guided teaching (traction teach) |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
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, 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
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 | GCR12-1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
GCR12-1300 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aura and GCR12-1300?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. GCR12-1300 is made by SIASUN, based in CN.
How do Aura and GCR12-1300 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. GCR12-1300 grades A. 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 GCR12-1300?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. GCR12-1300 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Aura and GCR12-1300 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 GCR12-1300?
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 GCR12-1300 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.