Aura vs LARA 10
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and LARA 10 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- LARA 10Germany
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- LARA 10—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- LARA 100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LARA 10$16,500–$22,500 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- LARA 10ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- LARA 101,000 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- LARA 10±0.02 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- LARA 1010 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- LARA 10IP66
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- LARA 10—
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- LARA 1042 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- LARA 10flexible mounting
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- LARA 10PLd 3, SIL3
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- LARA 10none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- LARA 10Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- LARA 10No
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- LARA 10visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- LARA 10Modular flange
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- LARA 10EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, RS-485
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LARA 10$16,500–$22,500 USD
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $16,500–$22,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 42 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | flexible mounting |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | PLd 3, SIL3 |
| 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 | visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | Modular flange |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, RS-485 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $16,500–$22,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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, 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 | LARA 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $19,500 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 4.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $230,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +1182% |
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 LARA 10?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. LARA 10 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do Aura and LARA 10 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. LARA 10 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 LARA 10?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. LARA 10 has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are Aura and LARA 10 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 LARA 10?
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 LARA 10 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.