Aura vs GCR3-618-W
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and GCR3-618-W (SIASUN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- GCR3-618-WChina
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- GCR3-618-W—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- GCR3-618-W0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- GCR3-618-W$11,590–$12,590 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- GCR3-618-WACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- GCR3-618-W3 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- GCR3-618-WIP54/IP65
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- GCR3-618-W618 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- GCR3-618-W—
Repeatability
- Aura—
- GCR3-618-W±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- GCR3-618-W—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- GCR3-618-WTUV-certified safety features
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- GCR3-618-Wnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- GCR3-618-WYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- GCR3-618-Wdrag-and-drop teach programming
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- GCR3-618-W$11,590–$12,590 USD
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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 | $11,590–$12,590 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54/IP65 |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 618 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| 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 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $11,590–$12,590 USD |
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 | GCR3-618-W |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $12,090 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $237,910 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +1968% |
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 GCR3-618-W?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. GCR3-618-W is made by SIASUN, based in CN.
How do Aura and GCR3-618-W compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. GCR3-618-W 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 GCR3-618-W?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. GCR3-618-W has a reach of 618 mm.
Are Aura and GCR3-618-W 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 GCR3-618-W?
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 GCR3-618-W 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.