AE3-401S vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of AE3-401S (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AE3-401SChina
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- AE3-401S—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- AE3-401S0 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- AE3-401SACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- AE3-401S±0.02 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
IP Rating
- AE3-401SIP65
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Reach
- AE3-401S500 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Payload
- AE3-401S3 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- AE3-401S4
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Max TCP Speed
- AE3-401S—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- AE3-401S11.2 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- AE3-401Stable, workstation
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AE3-401SISO/TS 15066
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AE3-401Snone
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AE3-401S—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AE3-401S—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- AE3-401S—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- AE3-401Steach_pendant
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AE3-401S—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AE3-401S—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- AE3-401SEthercat, Profinet, Ethernet
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AE3-401S$13,000 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- AE3-401S1 yrs
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- AE3-401S1 wks
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $13,000 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 500 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 11.2 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table, workstation | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,000 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 1 wks | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AE3-401S | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,000 | $60,000 |
| Payback period | 3.1 mo | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $237,000 | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1823% | +317% |
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 AE3-401S and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
AE3-401S is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do AE3-401S and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
AE3-401S scores 60.6 on the Robo Score. MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7. 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 AE3-401S compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
AE3-401S has a reach of 560 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are AE3-401S and MOTOMAN HC30PL 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 AE3-401S and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
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
AE3-401S vs MOTOMAN HC30PL 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.