Aura vs KR 1205

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and KR 1205 (Kassow Robots ApS) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AuraAAA

KR 1205A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
KR 1205Denmark

Year First Available

Aura2016
KR 12052022

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
KR 12050 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
KR 1205$34,020 USD

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
KR 1205ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
KR 12051,200 mm

Repeatability

Aura—
KR 1205±0.1 mm

Payload

Aura170 kg
KR 12055 kg

IP Rating

Aura—
KR 1205IP54

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
KR 12057

Max TCP Speed

Aura—
KR 12051 m/s

Robot Weight

Aura—
KR 120525 kg

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
KR 1205—

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
KR 1205ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
KR 1205joint level all

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Aura—
KR 1205Yes

Offline Programming

Aura—
KR 1205No

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
KR 1205visual_block, no_code_gui

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Aura—
KR 1205iso 9283

Integrated F/T Sensor

Aura—
KR 1205Yes

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
KR 1205$34,020 USD

CaaS / Month

Aura—
KR 1205$1,000

	AuracobotComau AAARobo Index	KR 1205cobotKassow Robots ApS ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Italy	Denmark
Year First Available (values differ)	2016	2022
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$34,020 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	2,800 mm	1,200 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	±0.1 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	5 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IP54
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	7
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	1 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	25 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	—
Safety
Safety Rating	ISO/TS 15066	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	Yes	joint level all
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	visual_block, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	iso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$34,020 USD
CaaS / Month (values differ)	—	$1,000

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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, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Aura	KR 1205
Investment	$80,000	$34,020
Payback period	19.2 mo	8.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	$215,980
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	+635%

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 KR 1205?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. KR 1205 is made by Kassow Robots ApS, based in DK.

When were Aura and KR 1205 launched?

Aura launched in 2016. KR 1205 launched in 2022.

How much does Aura cost compared to KR 1205?

Aura is listed at $80,000. KR 1205 is listed at $34,020.

How do Aura and KR 1205 compare on the Robo Index?

Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 1205 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 KR 1205?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. KR 1205 has a reach of 1200 mm.

Are Aura and KR 1205 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 KR 1205?

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 KR 1205 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.