Aura vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and UR10e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- UR10e10 kg
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- UR10e33.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- UR10e1 m/s
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- UR10e1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- UR10e6
Repeatability
- Aura—
- UR10e±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- Aura—
- UR10eIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- UR10ewrist external
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Aura—
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Aura—
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Aura—
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- Aura—
- UR10eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 33.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | wrist external |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, URScript, .NET |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, ROS Compatible, 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 | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $46,153 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +442% |
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 UR10e?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were Aura and UR10e launched?
Aura launched in 2016. UR10e launched in 2008.
How do Aura and UR10e compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. UR10e grades AA. 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 UR10e?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. UR10e has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Aura and UR10e 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 UR10e?
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 UR10e 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.