Aura vs GD3
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and GD3 (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- GD3—
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- GD3—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- GD30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- GD3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- GD3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Aura—
- GD3±0.02 mm
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- GD3620 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- GD33 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- GD34
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- GD34 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- GD316.5 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- GD3floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- GD3—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- GD3none
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- GD324 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- GD3drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- GD3Yes
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- GD3No
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- GD3Contact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | — |
| 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) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 620 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 16.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| 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, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, 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 | GD3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
GD3 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 GD3?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. GD3 is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd..
How do Aura and GD3 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. GD3 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 GD3?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. GD3 has a reach of 3200 mm.
Are Aura and GD3 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 GD3?
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 GD3 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.