Aura vs LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AuraAAA

LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRGermany

Year First Available

Aura2016
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Aura170 kg
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR14 kg

Robot Weight

Aura—
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR30 kg

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR820 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR7

Repeatability

Aura—
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR±0.1 mm

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRfloor, inverted, angle

IP Rating

Aura—
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRnone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Aura—
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo

Offline Programming

Aura—
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRsimulation

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Aura—
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRDIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD

	AuracobotComau AAARobo Index	LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRcobotKUKA Robotics ARobo Index
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	$35,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	14 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	30 kg
Reach (values differ)	2,800 mm	820 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	7
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.1 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	floor, inverted, angle
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating	ISO/TS 15066	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	Yes	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	No
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	simulation
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	DIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$35,000 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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, 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 iiwa 14 R820 CR
Investment	$80,000	$35,000
Payback period	19.2 mo	8.4 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	$215,000
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	+614%

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 iiwa 14 R820 CR?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How much does Aura cost compared to LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR?

Aura is listed at $80,000. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is listed at $35,000.

How do Aura and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR compare on the Robo Index?

Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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 iiwa 14 R820 CR?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR has a reach of 820 mm.

Are Aura and LBR iiwa 14 R820 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 iiwa 14 R820 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 iiwa 14 R820 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 Index is calculated.