Aura vs TM5-700

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and TM5-700 (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AuraAAA

TM5-700A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
TM5-700Taiwan

Year First Available

Aura2016
TM5-7002016

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
TM5-7000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
TM5-700Contact for quote

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
TM5-700ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Aura170 kg
TM5-7006 kg

Robot Weight

Aura—
TM5-70022.1 kg

Max TCP Speed

Aura—
TM5-7004 m/s

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
TM5-700700 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
TM5-7006

Repeatability

Aura—
TM5-700±0.05 mm

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
TM5-700Wall, Table, Ceiling

IP Rating

Aura—
TM5-700IP54 (robot arm), IP32 (control box), IP40 (robot stick)

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
TM5-700ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
TM5-700none

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Aura—
TM5-700Yes

Offline Programming

Aura—
TM5-700No

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
TM5-700TMflow, flowchart based

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

Aura—
TM5-700Yes

Fieldbus Protocols

Aura—
TM5-700RS-232C, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET (optional)

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
TM5-700Contact for quote

	AuracobotComau AAARobo Index	TM5-700cobotTechman Robot Inc. ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Italy	Taiwan
Year First Available	2016	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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	6 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	22.1 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	4 m/s
Reach (values differ)	2,800 mm	700 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.05 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	Wall, Table, Ceiling
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP54 (robot arm), IP32 (control box), IP40 (robot stick)
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
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	TMflow, flowchart based
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	—	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	RS-232C, Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PROFINET (optional)
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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, 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	TM5-700
Investment	$80,000	No price
Payback period	19.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	—

TM5-700 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 TM5-700?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. TM5-700 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.

When were Aura and TM5-700 launched?

Aura launched in 2016. TM5-700 launched in 2016.

How do Aura and TM5-700 compare on the Robo Index?

Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. TM5-700 grades A. 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.

How does the reach of Aura compare to TM5-700?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. TM5-700 has a reach of 700 mm.

Are Aura and TM5-700 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 TM5-700?

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 TM5-700 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.