Aura vs Lite 6
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Lite 6 (UFACTORY) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Lite 6China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Lite 6—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Lite 60 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Lite 6$1,199–$4,200 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Lite 6ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- Lite 67.2 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- Lite 60.5 m/s
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Lite 60.6 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Lite 6440 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Lite 66
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Lite 6±0.5 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Lite 6table
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Lite 6CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Lite 6joint level all
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- Lite 624 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- Lite 6Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- Lite 6Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Lite 6teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- Lite 6iso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Aura—
- Lite 6manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- Lite 6Yes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Aura—
- Lite 6Python, C++
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- Lite 6Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- Lite 6Modbus RTU
Digital Twin Support
- Aura—
- Lite 6Yes
Reliability
MTBF
- Aura—
- Lite 68,000 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Lite 6$1,199–$4,200 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- Lite 61 yrs
Lead Time
- Aura—
- Lite 64 wks
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $1,199–$4,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 7.2 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 0.6 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 440 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | table |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus RTU |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 8,000 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $1,199–$4,200 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Wrist Power Supply, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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 | Lite 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $2,700 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $247,301 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +9161% |
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 Lite 6?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Lite 6 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN.
How do Aura and Lite 6 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. Lite 6 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 Lite 6?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Lite 6 has a reach of 440 mm.
Are Aura and Lite 6 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 Lite 6?
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 Lite 6 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.