Aura vs LBR iisy 11 R1300
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and LBR iisy 11 R1300 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- LBR iisy 11 R1300Germany
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- LBR iisy 11 R1300—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- LBR iisy 11 R13000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LBR iisy 11 R1300$29,705 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- LBR iisy 11 R1300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R1300IP54
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- LBR iisy 11 R130011 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R13001.5 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- LBR iisy 11 R13001,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- LBR iisy 11 R13007
Repeatability
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R1300±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R130046.3 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- LBR iisy 11 R1300floor, ceiling, wall, rail
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- LBR iisy 11 R1300ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- LBR iisy 11 R1300joint level all
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R130024 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R13000.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R1300Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R1300Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- LBR iisy 11 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R1300iso 9283
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R1300Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LBR iisy 11 R1300$29,705 USD
CaaS / Month
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R1300$1,000
Warranty
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R13002 yrs
Lead Time
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 11 R13002 wks
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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 | $29,705 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 11 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 46.3 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, hand_guiding |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $29,705 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 wks |
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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy
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 | LBR iisy 11 R1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $29,705 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 7.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $220,295 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +742% |
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 LBR iisy 11 R1300?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. LBR iisy 11 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do Aura and LBR iisy 11 R1300 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. LBR iisy 11 R1300 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 LBR iisy 11 R1300?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. LBR iisy 11 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Aura and LBR iisy 11 R1300 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 LBR iisy 11 R1300?
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 LBR iisy 11 R1300 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.