Aura vs ZiMo Automation Cell
Side-by-side comparison of Aura (Comau) and ZiMo Automation Cell (Zimmer Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AuraItaly
- ZiMo Automation CellGermany
Year First Available
- Aura2016
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Verified Deployments
- Aura0 Deployments
- ZiMo Automation Cell0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Aura$80,000 USD
- ZiMo Automation CellContact for quote
Availability Status
- AuraACTIVE
- ZiMo Automation CellACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Aura170 kg
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Reach
- Aura2,800 mm
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Degrees of Freedom
- Aura6
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Mounting Options
- Auraupside down
- ZiMo Automation Cellfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AuraISO/TS 15066
- ZiMo Automation CellCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- AuraYes
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Duty Cycle
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation Cell24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation Cell0.5 hrs
Time to Redeploy
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation Cell0.3 min
No-Code Capable
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Offline Programming
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Programming Interface
- Aurano_code_gui
- ZiMo Automation Cellno_code_gui, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation CellMATCH
Tool Changer Support
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation Cellautomatic
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation CellIO-Link, Euromap 67, Digital Safety I/O
Digital Twin Support
- Aura—
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Aura$80,000 USD
- ZiMo Automation CellContact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Italy | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| 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 (values differ) | 170 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,800 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | upside down | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Time to Redeploy (values differ) | — | 0.3 min |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no_code_gui | no_code_gui, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | MATCH |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | IO-Link, Euromap 67, Digital Safety I/O |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $80,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Aura | ZiMo Automation Cell |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $80,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $170,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +213% | — |
ZiMo Automation Cell 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 ZiMo Automation Cell?
Aura is made by Comau, based in IT. ZiMo Automation Cell is made by Zimmer Group, based in DE.
How do Aura and ZiMo Automation Cell compare on the Robo Score?
Aura scores 73.8 on the Robo Score. ZiMo Automation Cell scores 41.2. 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.
Are Aura and ZiMo Automation Cell 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 ZiMo Automation Cell?
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 ZiMo Automation Cell 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.