Aura vs GCR16-2000
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and GCR16-2000 (SIASUN) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- GCR16-2000China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- GCR16-2000—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- GCR16-20000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- GCR16-2000Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- GCR16-2000ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- GCR16-2000960 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- GCR16-2000±0.03 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- GCR16-200016 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- GCR16-2000IP54/IP65
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- GCR16-20006
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- GCR16-20002.2 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- GCR16-200055 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- GCR16-2000—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- GCR16-2000TUV-certified safety features
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- GCR16-2000none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- GCR16-2000Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- GCR16-2000drag-and-drop teach programming
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- GCR16-2000TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- GCR16-2000Contact 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 960 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 16 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54/IP65 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 2.2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 55 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | TUV-certified safety features |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag-and-drop teach programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, Ethernet/IP |
| 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, 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, 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 | GCR16-2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
GCR16-2000 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 GCR16-2000?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. GCR16-2000 is made by SIASUN, based in CN.
How do Aura and GCR16-2000 compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. GCR16-2000 scores 64.5. 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 GCR16-2000?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. GCR16-2000 has a reach of 1400 mm.
Are Aura and GCR16-2000 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 GCR16-2000?
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 GCR16-2000 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.