Aura vs OB7-Max 16

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and OB7-Max 16 (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Aura73.8

OB7-Max 1661.3

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
OB7-Max 16United States

Year First Available

Aura2016
OB7-Max 162025

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
OB7-Max 160 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
OB7-Max 16Contact for quote

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
OB7-Max 16ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
OB7-Max 161,000 mm

Repeatability

Aura—
OB7-Max 16±0.1 mm

Payload

Aura170 kg
OB7-Max 1616 kg

IP Rating

Aura—
OB7-Max 16IP30

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
OB7-Max 167

Robot Weight

Aura—
OB7-Max 1658 kg

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
OB7-Max 16table, ceiling, wall

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
OB7-Max 16ISO 10218-1

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
OB7-Max 16none

Ease of Use

Setup Time

Aura—
OB7-Max 161 hrs

No-Code Capable

Aura—
OB7-Max 16Yes

Offline Programming

Aura—
OB7-Max 16No

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
OB7-Max 16no_code_gui

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Aura—
OB7-Max 16250 mm

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

Aura—
OB7-Max 16Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
OB7-Max 16Contact for quote

	AuracobotComau 73.8Robo Score	OB7-Max 16cobotProductive Robotics, LLC. 61.3Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Italy	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2016	2025
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)	—	±0.1 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	16 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IP30
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	7
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	58 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	table, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	ISO 10218-1
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	Yes	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	—	1 hrs
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	250 mm
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	Contact for quote

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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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Aura	OB7-Max 16
Investment	$80,000	No price
Payback period	19.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	—

OB7-Max 16 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 OB7-Max 16?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. OB7-Max 16 is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.

When were Aura and OB7-Max 16 launched?

Aura launched in 2016. OB7-Max 16 launched in 2025.

How do Aura and OB7-Max 16 compare on the Robo Score?

Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. OB7-Max 16 scores 61.3. 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 OB7-Max 16?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. OB7-Max 16 has a reach of 1000 mm.

Are Aura and OB7-Max 16 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 OB7-Max 16?

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 OB7-Max 16 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.