Aura vs UR7e
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and UR7e (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
- UR7eDenmark
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- UR7e—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- UR7e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- UR7e$38,363 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- UR7eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- UR7e16 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- UR7e850 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- UR7e6
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- UR7e20.6 kg
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- UR7efloor, table, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- UR7eCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- UR7ejoint level all
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- UR7e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Aura—
- UR7e1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- UR7eYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- UR7eNo
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- UR7eteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- UR7eiso 9283
Wrist Power Supply
- Aura—
- UR7e24V DC
Software & Connectivity
Digital Twin Support
- Aura—
- UR7eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- UR7e$38,363 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $38,363 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 170 kg | 16 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 850 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 20.6 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, table, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $38,363 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | UR7e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $38,363 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 9.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $211,637 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +552% |
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 UR7e?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. UR7e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
How much does Aura cost compared to UR7e?
Aura is listed at $80,000. UR7e is listed at $38,363.
How do Aura and UR7e compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. UR7e 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 UR7e?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. UR7e has a reach of 850 mm.
Are Aura and UR7e 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 UR7e?
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 UR7e 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.