Aura vs LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AuraAA

LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRGermany

Year First Available

Aura2016
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR$50,000–$74,000 USD

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Aura170 kg
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR7 kg

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR800 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR7

Repeatability

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR±2 mm

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRfloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRCat3 PLd

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRjoint level all

Duty Cycle

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR24 7 continuous

Ease of Use

Setup Time

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR0.5 hrs

No-Code Capable

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes

Offline Programming

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRteach_pendant

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRiso 9283

Integrated F/T Sensor

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes

Software & Connectivity

Digital Twin Support

Aura—
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR$50,000–$74,000 USD

	AuracobotComau AARobo Index	LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRcobotKUKA Robotics AARobo 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	$50,000–$74,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (values differ)	170 kg	7 kg
Reach (values differ)	2,800 mm	800 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	7
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±2 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	Cat3 PLd
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
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	iso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	—	Yes
Software & Connectivity
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$50,000–$74,000 USD

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 7 R800 CR
Investment	$80,000	$62,000
Payback period	19.2 mo	14.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	$188,000
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	+303%

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 iiwa 7 R800 CR?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do Aura and LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR compare on the Robo Index?

Aura grades AA on the Robo Index. LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR grades AA. 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 7 R800 CR?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR has a reach of 820 mm.

Are Aura and LBR iiwa 7 R800 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 7 R800 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 7 R800 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.