Aura vs LARA 8
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and LARA 8 (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- LARA 8Germany
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- LARA 8—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- LARA 80 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LARA 8$21,900 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- LARA 8ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- LARA 830 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- LARA 8IP54/IP66
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- LARA 81,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- LARA 8—
Repeatability
- Aura—
- LARA 8±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- LARA 8126 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- LARA 8flexible mounting
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- LARA 8PLd 3 / SIL3
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- LARA 8integrated wrist ft
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- LARA 8Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- LARA 8No
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- LARA 8drag-and-drop interface
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- LARA 8Modular flange
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- LARA 8EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LARA 8$21,900 USD
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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 | $21,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 30 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54/IP66 |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 126 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 | integrated wrist ft |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag-and-drop interface |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | Modular flange |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $21,900 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 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $21,900 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 5.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $228,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +1042% |
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 8?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. LARA 8 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does Aura cost compared to LARA 8?
Aura is listed at $80,000. LARA 8 is listed at $21,900.
How do Aura and LARA 8 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. LARA 8 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 8 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 8?
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 8 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.