Aura vs KR1805
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and KR1805 (Kassow Robots ApS) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- KR1805Denmark
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- KR1805—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- KR18050 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- KR1805$41,500 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- KR1805ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- KR18055 kg
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- KR180538 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- KR18051 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- KR18051,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- KR18057
Repeatability
- Aura—
- KR1805±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- KR1805floor, ceiling, rail
IP Rating
- Aura—
- KR1805IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- KR1805CE, ISO/TS 15066, UL
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- KR1805joint level all
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- KR1805Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- KR1805No
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- KR1805teach_pendant, code_ros, drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- KR1805Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- KR1805Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- KR1805$41,500 USD
CaaS / Month
- Aura—
- KR1805$1,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $41,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 38 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, rail |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO/TS 15066, UL |
| 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 | teach_pendant, code_ros, drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $41,500 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, 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 | KR1805 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $41,500 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 10.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $208,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +502% |
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 KR1805?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. KR1805 is made by Kassow Robots ApS, based in DK.
How much does Aura cost compared to KR1805?
Aura is listed at $80,000. KR1805 is listed at $41,500.
How do Aura and KR1805 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR1805 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 KR1805?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. KR1805 has a reach of 1800 mm.
Are Aura and KR1805 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 KR1805?
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 KR1805 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.