Aura vs HC20DTP
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and HC20DTP (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- HC20DTPJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- HC20DTP—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- HC20DTP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- HC20DTP$32,000–$59,000 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- HC20DTPACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Aura—
- HC20DTP±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- Aura—
- HC20DTPIP67
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- HC20DTP1,700 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- HC20DTP20 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- HC20DTP6
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- HC20DTP2 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- HC20DTP140 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- HC20DTPceiling, wall, floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- HC20DTPCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- HC20DTPnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- HC20DTPYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- HC20DTPNo
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- HC20DTPteach_pendant
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- HC20DTP$32,000–$59,000 USD
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $32,000–$59,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 20 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | ceiling, wall, floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $32,000–$59,000 USD |
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, 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 | HC20DTP |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $45,500 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +449% |
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 HC20DTP?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. HC20DTP is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
How do Aura and HC20DTP compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. HC20DTP 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 HC20DTP?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. HC20DTP has a reach of 1412 mm.
Are Aura and HC20DTP 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 HC20DTP?
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 HC20DTP 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.