Aura vs Neura LARA 30L
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Neura LARA 30L (NEURA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Neura LARA 30LGermany
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Neura LARA 30L—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Neura LARA 30L0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Neura LARA 30LContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Neura LARA 30LACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Neura LARA 30L1,000 mm
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Neura LARA 30L±0.02 mm
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Neura LARA 30L10 kg
IP Rating
- Aura—
- Neura LARA 30LIP66
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Neura LARA 30L—
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- Neura LARA 30L42 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Neura LARA 30L—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Neura LARA 30LISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Neura LARA 30Lnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- Neura LARA 30LYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Neura LARA 30Lintuitive user interface
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Neura LARA 30LContact for quote
Warranty
- Aura—
- Neura LARA 30L5 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 42 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | intuitive user interface |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 5 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | Neura LARA 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
Neura LARA 30L 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aura and Neura LARA 30L?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Neura LARA 30L is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE.
How do Aura and Neura LARA 30L compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. Neura LARA 30L grades BBB. 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.
Are Aura and Neura LARA 30L 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 Neura LARA 30L?
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 Neura LARA 30L 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.