Aura vs LBR iisy 15 R930 CR
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and LBR iisy 15 R930 CR (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRGermany
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CR—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CR930 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CR±0.05 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CR15 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CR6
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CR0.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CR16.4 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRfloor, ceiling, wall, corner
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRISO 9283
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- LBR iisy 15 R930 CRContact for quote
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 930 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 15 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 16.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, corner |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 9283 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
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, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | LBR iisy 15 R930 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
LBR iisy 15 R930 CR has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 15 R930 CR?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. LBR iisy 15 R930 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do Aura and LBR iisy 15 R930 CR compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. LBR iisy 15 R930 CR scores 63.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending 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 15 R930 CR?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. LBR iisy 15 R930 CR has a reach of 930 mm.
Are Aura and LBR iisy 15 R930 CR 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 15 R930 CR?
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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Aura vs LBR iisy 15 R930 CR 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 Score is calculated.