Comau
Comau is a Turin industrial automation company formed in 1973 by several small Turin firms that supplied machinery to the Fiat Group. It builds industrial robots, welding and assembly lines, e-mobility production systems and collaborative robots for automotive, logistics and other manufacturers, with 13 or more countries of presence. In 1979 it built its first robotic assembly line for Fiat's Mirafiori plant. Stellantis spun the company out: One Equity Partners agreed a majority investment in July 2024 and completed it on 30 December 2024, leaving Stellantis as an active minority shareholder. Pietro Gorlier has been CEO since April 2022. In June 2025 Comau launched the MyCo family of six collaborative robots at Automatica in Munich, with payloads from 3 kg to 15 kg, aimed at versatile, safe and easy-to-use automation.
💡Notable Achievement: One Equity Partners completed a majority investment in Comau on 30 December 2024, with Stellantis staying on as a minority shareholder.
What Does Comau Do?
Comau is a Turin automation company with roots in Fiat that builds industrial robots, production lines and, since 2025, the MyCo collaborative robot family.
“Italian factory automation and robotics.”
Automotive Heritage
Built its first robotic line for Fiat's Mirafiori plant in 1979.
MyCo Cobots
Six cobots with 3 kg to 15 kg payloads, launched June 2025.
New Owner
One Equity Partners took majority control in December 2024.
What Can Comau Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Automation lines and collaborative robots.
Collaborative Robots
MyCo cobots work safely alongside people.
Comau Robots
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MyCo Family
Manufactured by Comau
The MyCo Family by Comau comprises six lightweight collaborative robots (cobots) with payloads from 3kg to 15kg and reaches from 590mm to 1300mm, all featuring 6 degrees of freedom for versatile automation. Designed for safe human-robot collaboration, they offer high precision (repeatability ±0.02-0.05mm), IP54 protection (IP66 optional), and operation in 0-50°C environments. Key capabilities include force control, manual guidance, graphical programming, and internal cabling for easy integration. Ideal for arc welding, assembly, packaging, material handling, dispensing, and intralogistics, these cobots support floor, ceiling, wall, or inclined mounting, modular designs, and advanced safety functions, enabling quick deployment in dynamic industrial settings with low power consumption (100-600W).
Comau Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Comau formed in Turin
Comau is formed by several small Turin-based companies that supplied machinery to the Fiat Group.
Source: comau.com
First robotic assembly line for Fiat Mirafiori
Comau builds its first robotic assembly line, for Fiat's Mirafiori plant, producing the Fiat 131.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
One Equity Partners agrees to invest in Comau
Private equity firm One Equity Partners announces it will invest in Comau, with Stellantis remaining an active minority shareholder.
Source: comau.com
One Equity Partners completes its majority investment
One Equity Partners completes its majority investment in Comau, ending Stellantis' majority ownership.
Source: comau.com
MyCo cobot family launched at Automatica 2025
Comau launches MyCo, a family of six collaborative robots with payloads from 3 kg to 15 kg, at Automatica in Munich.
Source: comau.com
Comau Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Comau Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Fifty years of automotive automation experience.
- ✓Fresh private-equity backing and a new cobot line.
Core Strategic Focus
Growing MyCo and diversifying beyond automotive.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Late entrant to the crowded cobot market.
- •Dependence on cyclical automotive investment.
Comau vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- Comau MyCo
- Collaborative robot family
- ABB YuMi
- Dual-arm collaborative robot
- Universal Robots UR18
- Collaborative robot arm
- Denso COBOTTA PRO
- Collaborative robot
Weight
- Comau MyCo
- 18 kg (MyCo-3) to 60 kg (MyCo-15)
- ABB YuMi
- 38 kg
- Universal Robots UR18
- 39.2 kg
- Denso COBOTTA PRO
- 28.5-41kg
Release Year
- Comau MyCo
- 2025
- ABB YuMi
- 2015
- Universal Robots UR18
- 2025
- Denso COBOTTA PRO
- 2023
| Strategic Dimension | Comau MyCo | ABB YuMi | Universal Robots UR18 | Denso COBOTTA PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Collaborative robot family | Dual-arm collaborative robot | Collaborative robot arm | Collaborative robot |
| Weight | 18 kg (MyCo-3) to 60 kg (MyCo-15) | 38 kg | 39.2 kg | 28.5-41kg |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2015 | 2025 | 2023 |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
One Equity Partners
Completed its majority investment on 30 December 2024.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Completed its majority investment on 30 December 2024.
Former owner that remains an active minority shareholder.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Comau Headquarters
HQTurin, Italy
Articles & Industry News
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Comau?
Comau is an Italian industrial automation company based in Turin. It makes industrial robots, assembly and welding systems, e-mobility production lines and collaborative robots for manufacturers.
Who owns Comau?
One Equity Partners completed a majority investment in Comau on 30 December 2024. Stellantis, which previously owned it, remains an active minority shareholder.
Who is the CEO of Comau?
Pietro Gorlier has been Comau's chief executive officer since April 2022. Before that he was Global Chief Parts and Services Officer at Stellantis.
What is the Comau MyCo?
MyCo is Comau's collaborative robot family. Launched in June 2025, it has six models with payloads from 3 kg to 15 kg for versatile, safe and easy-to-use automation.
When was Comau founded?
Comau was formed in 1973 by several small Turin-based companies that supplied machinery to the Fiat Group. It was renamed Comau Finanziaria in 1977.
What was Comau's first robotic line?
In 1979 Comau built its first robotic assembly line, for Fiat's Mirafiori plant in Turin, where it was used to produce the Fiat 131.
Where is Comau based?
Comau is headquartered in Turin, Italy, and has operated with about 20 facilities across more than 13 countries, according to its Wikipedia profile.
Why did Stellantis sell Comau?
The Comau spin-off followed the January 2021 Stellantis merger of Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA. Stellantis announced One Equity Partners' investment in July 2024 to give Comau more room to grow.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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