Aura vs Spot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Spot Arm (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- Spot ArmUnited States
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Spot Arm—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Spot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Spot ArmContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- Spot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Spot Arm11 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Spot Arm984 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Spot Arm6
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- Spot Arm10 m/s
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- Spot Arm8 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Spot Armon Spot robot
IP Rating
- Aura—
- Spot ArmIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Spot Arm—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Spot Armnone
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- Spot Armshift limited
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- Spot ArmNo
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Spot Armcode_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- Spot Armproprietary
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- Spot ArmYes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Aura—
- Spot ArmPython, C++
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- Spot ArmYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- Spot ArmWifi 802.11, Ethernet 1000Base-T
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Spot ArmContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | United States |
| 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 (values differ) | 170 kg | 11 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 984 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 10 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 8 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | on Spot robot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | shift limited |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Wifi 802.11, Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, Digital Twin Support, 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 | Spot Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
Spot Arm 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 Spot Arm?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Spot Arm is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
How do Aura and Spot Arm compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. Spot Arm scores 55.6. 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 Spot Arm?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Spot Arm has a reach of 984 mm.
Are Aura and Spot Arm 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 Spot Arm?
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 Spot Arm 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.