Aura vs UR8 Long

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and UR8 Long (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AuraAAA

UR8 LongA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
UR8 LongDenmark

Year First Available

Aura2016
UR8 Long—

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
UR8 Long0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
UR8 Long$54,556 USD

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
UR8 LongACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Aura170 kg
UR8 Long35 kg

Robot Weight

Aura—
UR8 Long44.7 kg

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
UR8 Long1,750 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
UR8 Long—

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
UR8 Longfloor

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
UR8 LongCat3 PLd

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
UR8 Longwrist external

Duty Cycle

Aura—
UR8 Long24 7 continuous

Ease of Use

Setup Time

Aura—
UR8 Long1 hrs

No-Code Capable

Aura—
UR8 LongYes

Offline Programming

Aura—
UR8 LongYes

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
UR8 Longteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Aura—
UR8 Longiso 9283

Tool Changer Support

Aura—
UR8 Longmanual

Integrated F/T Sensor

Aura—
UR8 LongYes

Wrist Power Supply

Aura—
UR8 Long24V DC

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

Aura—
UR8 LongPython, URScript

Fieldbus Protocols

Aura—
UR8 LongEtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP

Digital Twin Support

Aura—
UR8 LongYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
UR8 Long$54,556 USD

	AuracobotComau AAARobo Index	UR8 LongcobotUniversal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne) ARobo Index
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	$54,556 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	35 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	44.7 kg
Reach (values differ)	2,800 mm	1,750 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	—
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	floor
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
Setup Time (values differ)	—	1 hrs
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	Yes
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	iso 9283
Tool Changer Support (values differ)	—	manual
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	—	Yes
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	—	24V DC
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	—	Python, URScript
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$54,556 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, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Aura	UR8 Long
Investment	$80,000	$54,556
Payback period	19.2 mo	13.1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	$195,444
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	+358%

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 UR8 Long?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. UR8 Long is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.

How do Aura and UR8 Long compare on the Robo Index?

Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. UR8 Long 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 UR8 Long?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. UR8 Long has a reach of 1750 mm.

Are Aura and UR8 Long 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 UR8 Long?

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 UR8 Long 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.