Aura vs HB3
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and HB3 (HausBots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- HB3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- HB32017
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- HB30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- HB3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- HB3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- HB325 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- HB3—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- HB3—
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- HB3floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- HB3—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- HB3—
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- HB3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- HB3Contact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2017 |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 25 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | — |
| 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, Repeatability, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating, 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, 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 | HB3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
HB3 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 HB3?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. HB3 is made by HausBots, based in GB.
When were Aura and HB3 launched?
Aura launched in 2016. HB3 launched in 2017.
How do Aura and HB3 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. HB3 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.
Are Aura and HB3 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 HB3?
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 HB3 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.