Aura vs Thor
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and Thor (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- ThorUnited States
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- Thor—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- ThorACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- Thor79 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- Thor3 m/s
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- Thor30 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- Thor2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- Thor6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- Thor±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- Thorfloor
IP Rating
- Aura—
- ThorIP69K
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- Thornot stated
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- Thornone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- ThorYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- Thorno-code visual programming
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Lead Time
- Aura—
- Thor4 wks
| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 79 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | not stated |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | no-code visual programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
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, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aura and Thor?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does Aura cost compared to Thor?
Aura is listed at $80,000. Thor is listed at $49,500.
How do Aura and Thor compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AA on the Robo Index. Thor 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 Thor?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. Thor has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Aura and Thor 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 Thor?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
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About this comparison
Aura vs Thor 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.