Aura vs HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and HC30PL (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- HC30PL2022
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Aura—
- HC30PLIP67
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- HC30PL30 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- HC30PL3.1 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- HC30PL1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- HC30PL6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- HC30PL±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- HC30PLfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- HC30PLhand-guided programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- HC30PL1 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 30 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | hand-guided programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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 Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, 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 | HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $13,080 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $236,920 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +1811% |
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 HC30PL?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
When were Aura and HC30PL launched?
Aura launched in 2016. HC30PL launched in 2022.
How do Aura and HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. HC30PL 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 HC30PL?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are Aura and HC30PL 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 HC30PL?
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 HC30PL 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.