Aura vs TM7S
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and TM7S (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- TM7STaiwan
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- TM7S—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- TM7S0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- TM7SContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- TM7SACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- TM7S7 kg
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- TM7S22.9 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- TM7S758 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- TM7S6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- TM7S±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- TM7S—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- TM7SCE, ISO 10218-1, ISO 13849-1, TÜV
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- TM7Snone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- TM7SYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- TM7Sdrag_and_drop
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- TM7SContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Taiwan |
| 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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 7 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 22.9 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 758 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO 10218-1, ISO 13849-1, TÜV |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | drag_and_drop |
| 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, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, 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, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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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 | TM7S |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
TM7S 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 TM7S?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. TM7S is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
How do Aura and TM7S compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. TM7S 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 TM7S?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. TM7S has a reach of 758 mm.
Are Aura and TM7S 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 TM7S?
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 TM7S 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.