LARA 3 vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of LARA 3 (NEURA Robotics) and Spark (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LARA 3Germany
- SparkUnited States
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Verified Deployments
- LARA 30 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LARA 3$16,500
- Spark$29,500
Availability Status
- LARA 3ACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- LARA 353 kg
- Spark79 kg
Max TCP Speed
- LARA 3—
- Spark4 m/s
Payload
- LARA 314 kg
- Spark7 kg
Reach
- LARA 31,400 mm
- Spark900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LARA 3—
- Spark6
Repeatability
- LARA 3±0.01 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- LARA 3all directions
- Sparkfloor
IP Rating
- LARA 3IP65
- SparkIP69K
Safety
Safety Rating
- LARA 3PLd 3, SIL3
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- LARA 3integrated wrist ft
- Sparknone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- LARA 3Yes
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- LARA 3No
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- LARA 3visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
- Sparkno-code app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- LARA 3—
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- LARA 3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP
- SparkEthernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LARA 3$16,500
- Spark$29,500
CaaS / Month
- LARA 3$1,000
- Spark—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | $29,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 53 kg | 79 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 14 kg | 7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,400 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | all directions | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PLd 3, SIL3 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app | no-code app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP | Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | $29,500 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes LARA 3 and Spark?
LARA 3 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does LARA 3 cost compared to Spark?
LARA 3 is listed at $16,500. Spark is listed at $29,500.
How do LARA 3 and Spark compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LARA 3 scores 52/100. Spark scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LARA 3 and Spark 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 LARA 3 and Spark?
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
LARA 3 vs Spark 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.