Aura vs Elfin E3 cobot

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Elfin E3 cobot (Han's Robot Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AuraAAA

Elfin E3 cobotBBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
Elfin E3 cobotChina

Year First Available

Aura2016
Elfin E3 cobot2017

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
Elfin E3 cobot0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
Elfin E3 cobot$15,000 USD

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
Elfin E3 cobotACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Aura170 kg
Elfin E3 cobot3 kg

Robot Weight

Aura—
Elfin E3 cobot17 kg

Max TCP Speed

Aura—
Elfin E3 cobot2 m/s

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
Elfin E3 cobot590 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
Elfin E3 cobot6

Repeatability

Aura—
Elfin E3 cobot±0.05 mm

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
Elfin E3 cobotfloor, ceiling, wall, rail

IP Rating

Aura—
Elfin E3 cobotIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
Elfin E3 cobotISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
Elfin E3 cobotnone

Ease of Use

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
Elfin E3 cobotteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Aura—
Elfin E3 cobotYes

Fieldbus Protocols

Aura—
Elfin E3 cobotEtherCAT, TCP/IP

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
Elfin E3 cobot$15,000 USD

Lead Time

Aura—
Elfin E3 cobot2 wks

	AuracobotComau AAARobo Index	Elfin E3 cobotcobotHan's Robot Co., Ltd. BBBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Italy	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2016	2017
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$15,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	3 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	17 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	2 m/s
Reach (values differ)	2,800 mm	590 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.05 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	floor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating	ISO/TS 15066	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	Yes	none
Ease of Use
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	—	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	EtherCAT, TCP/IP
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$15,000 USD
Lead Time (values differ)	—	2 wks

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, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Aura	Elfin E3 cobot
Investment	$80,000	$15,000
Payback period	19.2 mo	3.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	$235,000
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	+1567%

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 Elfin E3 cobot?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Elfin E3 cobot is made by Han's Robot Co., Ltd., based in CN.

When were Aura and Elfin E3 cobot launched?

Aura launched in 2016. Elfin E3 cobot launched in 2017.

How much does Aura cost compared to Elfin E3 cobot?

Aura is listed at $80,000. Elfin E3 cobot is listed at $15,000.

How do Aura and Elfin E3 cobot compare on the Robo Index?

Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. Elfin E3 cobot grades BBB. 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 Elfin E3 cobot?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Elfin E3 cobot has a reach of 1000 mm.

Are Aura and Elfin E3 cobot 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 Elfin E3 cobot?

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 Elfin E3 cobot 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.