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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Aura73.8

Spot Arm55.6

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

Max TCP Speed

Aura—
Spot Arm10 m/s

IP Rating

Aura—
Spot ArmIP54

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
Spot Arm984 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
Spot Arm6

Robot Weight

Aura—
Spot Arm8 kg

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
Spot Armon Spot robot

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

	AuracobotComau 73.8Robo Score	Spot ArmcobotBoston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary) 55.6Robo Score
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 (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	11 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	—	10 m/s
IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	—	IP54
Reach (values differ)	2,800 mm	984 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	8 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	on Spot robot
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

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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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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.