Aura vs MBS PickStar
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and MBS PickStar (Robotunits) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- MBS PickStarAustria
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- MBS PickStar—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- MBS PickStar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- MBS PickStarContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- MBS PickStarACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Aura—
- MBS PickStarIP54
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- MBS PickStar2.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- MBS PickStar1.2 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- MBS PickStar1,200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- MBS PickStar6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- MBS PickStar±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- MBS PickStar18 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- MBS PickStarfloor, ceiling, wall, inverted
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- MBS PickStarCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- MBS PickStarnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Aura—
- MBS PickStar1 hrs
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- MBS PickStarteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- MBS PickStarYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- MBS PickStarEtherCAT, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- MBS PickStarContact for quote
Warranty
- Aura—
- MBS PickStar2 yrs
Lead Time
- Aura—
- MBS PickStar4 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Austria |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 18 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, inverted |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, 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 | MBS PickStar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
MBS PickStar 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 MBS PickStar?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. MBS PickStar is made by Robotunits, based in AT.
How do Aura and MBS PickStar compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. MBS PickStar 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 MBS PickStar?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. MBS PickStar has a reach of 1200 mm.
Are Aura and MBS PickStar 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 MBS PickStar?
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 MBS PickStar 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.