Aura vs LARA 3
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and LARA 3 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- LARA 3Germany
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- LARA 3—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- LARA 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LARA 3$17,700–$47,300 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- LARA 3ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- LARA 314 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- LARA 31,400 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- LARA 3—
Repeatability
- Aura—
- LARA 3±0.01 mm
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- LARA 353 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- LARA 3all directions
IP Rating
- Aura—
- LARA 3IP65
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- LARA 3PLd 3, SIL3
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- LARA 3integrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- LARA 3Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- LARA 3No
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- LARA 3visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- LARA 3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LARA 3$17,700–$47,300 USD
CaaS / Month
- Aura—
- LARA 3$1,000
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | $17,700–$47,300 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 14 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.01 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 53 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | all directions |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | PLd 3, SIL3 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | integrated wrist ft |
| 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 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $17,700–$47,300 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, Max TCP Speed, 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, 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 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $32,500 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 7.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $217,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +669% |
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 3?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. LARA 3 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do Aura and LARA 3 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. LARA 3 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.
Are Aura and LARA 3 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 3?
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 3 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.