Aura vs MotoMini
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and MotoMini (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- MotoMiniJapan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- MotoMini—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- MotoMini0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- MotoMiniContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- MotoMiniACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- MotoMini—
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- MotoMini—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- MotoMini—
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- MotoMinifloor, table
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- MotoMiniCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- MotoMinijoint level all
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- MotoMinishift limited
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- MotoMiniYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- MotoMiniYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- MotoMiniteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- MotoMiniiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Aura—
- MotoMinimanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- MotoMiniYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Aura—
- MotoMini24V DC
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- MotoMiniEtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- Aura—
- MotoMiniYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- MotoMiniContact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Japan |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, table |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | shift limited |
| 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 |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, 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 | MotoMini |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
MotoMini 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 MotoMini?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. MotoMini is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
How do Aura and MotoMini compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. MotoMini scores 55.7. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Aura compare to MotoMini?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. MotoMini has a reach of 495 mm.
Are Aura and MotoMini 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 MotoMini?
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 MotoMini 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 Score is calculated.