Aura vs JAKA MiniCobo
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and JAKA MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- JAKA MiniCoboChina
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- JAKA MiniCobo—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- JAKA MiniCobo0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- JAKA MiniCobo$6,900 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- JAKA MiniCoboACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Aura—
- JAKA MiniCobo±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- Aura—
- JAKA MiniCoboIP40
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- JAKA MiniCobo580 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- JAKA MiniCobo2 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- JAKA MiniCobo6
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- JAKA MiniCobo1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- JAKA MiniCobo9.9 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- JAKA MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- JAKA MiniCoboISO 10218-1: 2011
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- JAKA MiniCobonone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- JAKA MiniCoboYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- JAKA MiniCoboNo
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- JAKA MiniCoboGraphical programming, free-drive
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- JAKA MiniCoboTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- JAKA MiniCobo$6,900 USD
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $6,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP40 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 580 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 2 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 9.9 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1: 2011 |
| 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 | Graphical programming, free-drive |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $6,900 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, 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 | JAKA MiniCobo |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $6,900 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $243,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +3523% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aura and JAKA MiniCobo?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. JAKA MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.
How do Aura and JAKA MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. JAKA MiniCobo 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 JAKA MiniCobo?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. JAKA MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.
Are Aura and JAKA MiniCobo 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 JAKA MiniCobo?
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 JAKA MiniCobo 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.