Aura vs YuMi

Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Aura73.8

YuMi75.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AuraItaly
YuMiSwitzerland

Year First Available

Aura2016
YuMi2011

Verified Deployments

Aura0 Deployments
YuMi0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Aura$80,000 USD
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

Availability Status

AuraACTIVE
YuMiACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Aura2,800 mm
YuMi560 mm

Repeatability

Aura—
YuMi±0.02 mm

Payload

Aura170 kg
YuMi0.5 kg

IP Rating

Aura—
YuMiIP30

Degrees of Freedom

Aura6
YuMi14

Max TCP Speed

Aura—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Robot Weight

Aura—
YuMi38 kg

Mounting Options

Auraupside down
YuMifloor

Safety

Safety Rating

AuraISO/TS 15066
YuMiCat2 PLc

Force/Torque Sensing

AuraYes
YuMinone

TCP Speed (Collaborative)

Aura—
YuMi1.5 m/s

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Aura—
YuMiYes

Offline Programming

Aura—
YuMiNo

Programming Interface

Aurano_code_gui
YuMiLead-Through Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Aura—
YuMiiso 9283 compatible

Integrated F/T Sensor

Aura—
YuMiYes

Wrist Power Supply

Aura—
YuMi24V; 1A

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

Aura—
YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus

Digital Twin Support

Aura—
YuMiYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

Aura$80,000 USD
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

CaaS / Month

Aura—
YuMi$1,000

	AuracobotComau 73.8Robo Score	YuMicobotABB 75.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Italy	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2016	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	2,800 mm	560 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	±0.02 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	170 kg	0.5 kg
IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IP30
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	14
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	38 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	upside down	floor
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	Cat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	Yes	none
TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	no_code_gui	Lead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	iso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	—	Yes
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	—	24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	Ethernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$80,000 USD	$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month (values differ)	—	$1,000

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, 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	YuMi
Investment	$80,000	$45,500
Payback period	19.2 mo	10.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$170,000	$204,500
ROI (5 yr)	+213%	+449%

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 YuMi?

Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.

When were Aura and YuMi launched?

Aura launched in 2016. YuMi launched in 2011.

How do Aura and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?

Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. YuMi scores 75.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of Aura compare to YuMi?

Aura has a reach of 2800 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.

Are Aura and YuMi 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 YuMi?

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 YuMi 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 Score is calculated.