Aura vs xArm 850
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and xArm 850 (UFACTORY) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- xArm 850China
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- xArm 850—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- xArm 8500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- xArm 850$9,500–$10,500 USD
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- xArm 850ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Aura—
- xArm 85020 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Aura—
- xArm 8501 m/s
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- xArm 8505 kg
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- xArm 850850 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- xArm 8506
Repeatability
- Aura—
- xArm 850±0.02 mm
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- xArm 850floor, ceiling, wall, rail
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- xArm 850ISO Class 5
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- xArm 850joint level all
Safety I/O Pairs
- Aura—
- xArm 85016
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- xArm 85024 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- xArm 850Yes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- xArm 850Yes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- xArm 850code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- xArm 850iso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Aura—
- xArm 850manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Aura—
- xArm 850Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- Aura—
- xArm 85048VDC
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Aura—
- xArm 850Python, C++
ROS Compatible
- Aura—
- xArm 850Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- xArm 850Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- Aura—
- xArm 850Yes
Reliability
MTBF
- Aura—
- xArm 85015,000 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- xArm 850$9,500–$10,500 USD
Warranty
- Aura—
- xArm 8501 yrs
Lead Time
- Aura—
- xArm 8508 wks
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $9,500–$10,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 170 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | 850 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO Class 5 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | joint level all |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 16 |
| 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 | code_python, code_ros |
| 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) | — | 48VDC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 15,000 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | $9,500–$10,500 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 8 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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 | xArm 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | $10,000 |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | $240,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | +2400% |
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 xArm 850?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. xArm 850 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN.
How do Aura and xArm 850 compare on the Robo Index?
Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. xArm 850 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 xArm 850?
Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. xArm 850 has a reach of 1214 mm.
Are Aura and xArm 850 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 xArm 850?
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 xArm 850 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.