Aura vs LBR iisy 8 R930

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Aura73.8

LBR iisy 8 R93065.8

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
LBR iisy 8 R930Germany

Year First Available

Aura2016
LBR iisy 8 R930—

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
LBR iisy 8 R9300 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
LBR iisy 8 R930ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R93043.2 kg

Payload

Aura170 kg
LBR iisy 8 R9308 kg

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
LBR iisy 8 R930930 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
LBR iisy 8 R9307

Repeatability

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R930±0.05 mm

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
LBR iisy 8 R930All directions

IP Rating

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R930IP54

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
LBR iisy 8 R930ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
LBR iisy 8 R930none

Ease of Use

Setup Time

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R9300.5 hrs

No-Code Capable

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R930Yes

Offline Programming

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R930No

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
LBR iisy 8 R930teach_pendant

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD

CaaS / Month

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R930$1,000

Warranty

Aura—
LBR iisy 8 R9301 yrs

	AuracobotComau 73.8Robo Score	LBR iisy 8 R930cobotKUKA Robotics 65.8Robo Score
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	$31,099 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	—	43.2 kg
Payload (values differ)	170 kg	8 kg
Reach (values differ)	2,800 mm	930 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	7
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.05 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	All directions
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating	ISO/TS 15066	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	Yes	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	—	0.5 hrs
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$31,099 USD
CaaS / Month (values differ)	—	$1,000
Warranty (values differ)	—	1 yrs

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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, 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, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Aura	LBR iisy 8 R930
Investment	$80,000	$31,099
Payback period	19.2 mo	7.5 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	$218,901
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	+704%

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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Aura and LBR iisy 8 R930?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How much does Aura cost compared to LBR iisy 8 R930?

Aura is listed at $80,000. LBR iisy 8 R930 is listed at $31,099.

How do Aura and LBR iisy 8 R930 compare on the Robo Score?

Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. LBR iisy 8 R930 scores 65.8. 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 8 R930?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm.

Are Aura and LBR iisy 8 R930 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 8 R930?

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 8 R930 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.