Aura vs ultraArm P1
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and ultraArm P1 (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- ultraArm P1China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- ultraArm P1—
Verified Deployments
- Aura1 Deployment
- ultraArm P1—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- ultraArm P1Contact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- ultraArm P1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- ultraArm P1—
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- ultraArm P1—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- ultraArm P14
Repeatability
- Aura—
- ultraArm P1±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- ultraArm P10.1 m/s
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- ultraArm P1—
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- ultraArm P1—
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- ultraArm P1No
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- ultraArm P1code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- ultraArm P1Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- ultraArm P1Contact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments (values differ) | 1 Deployment | — |
| 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 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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, Robot Weight, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | ultraArm P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
ultraArm P1 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 ultraArm P1?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. ultraArm P1 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How does the reach of Aura compare to ultraArm P1?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. ultraArm P1 has a reach of 360 mm.
Are Aura and ultraArm P1 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 ultraArm P1?
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 ultraArm P1 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.