Aura vs xMate CR35

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and xMate CR35 (Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AuraAAA

xMate CR35A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
xMate CR35China

Year First Available

Aura2016
xMate CR352025

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
xMate CR350 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
xMate CR35Contact for quote

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
xMate CR35ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Aura170 kg
xMate CR3545 kg

Max TCP Speed

Aura—
xMate CR356 m/s

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
xMate CR352,246 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
xMate CR356

Repeatability

Aura—
xMate CR35±0.05 mm

Robot Weight

Aura—
xMate CR35161 kg

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
xMate CR35floor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

Aura—
xMate CR35IP67

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
xMate CR35TÜV, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
xMate CR35none

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Aura—
xMate CR35Yes

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
xMate CR35drag_and_drop

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

Aura—
xMate CR35TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, CC-Link IE Field Basic

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
xMate CR35Contact for quote

	AuracobotComau AAARobo Index	xMate CR35cobotBeijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd. ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Italy	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2016	2025
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$80,000 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	45 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	—	6 m/s
Reach (values differ)	2,800 mm	2,246 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.05 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	161 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating (values differ)	—	IP67
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	TÜV, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	Yes	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, CC-Link IE Field Basic
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	Contact for quote

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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, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, 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	xMate CR35
Investment	$80,000	No price
Payback period	19.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	—

xMate CR35 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Aura and xMate CR35?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. xMate CR35 is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.

When were Aura and xMate CR35 launched?

Aura launched in 2016. xMate CR35 launched in 2025.

How do Aura and xMate CR35 compare on the Robo Index?

Aura grades AAA on the Robo Index. xMate CR35 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 xMate CR35?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. xMate CR35 has a reach of 2246 mm.

Are Aura and xMate CR35 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 xMate CR35?

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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Aura vs xMate CR35 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.