Aura vs MG400
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and MG400 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- MG400China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- MG400—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- MG4000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- MG400$3,780 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- MG400ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Aura—
- MG400IP20
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- MG4000.8 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- MG4005.2 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- MG400440 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- MG4004
Repeatability
- Aura—
- MG400±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- MG4008 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- MG400desktop
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- MG400CE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- MG400none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- MG400Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- MG400No
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- MG400drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- MG400proprietary
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- MG400Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- MG400TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- MG400$3,780 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- MG4002 yrs
| 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 | $3,780 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP20 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 0.8 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 5.2 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 440 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 8 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | desktop |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $3,780 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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 | MG400 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $3,780 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $246,220 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +6514% |
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 MG400?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. MG400 is made by Dobot, based in CN.
How much does Aura cost compared to MG400?
Aura is listed at $80,000. MG400 is listed at $3,780.
How do Aura and MG400 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. MG400 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 MG400?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. MG400 has a reach of 440 mm.
Are Aura and MG400 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 MG400?
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 MG400 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.