ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) (X Square Robots) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)China

- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan

Year First Available
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)Contact for quote

- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Availability Status
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)ACTIVE

- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg

Reach
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL6

Repeatability
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm

Max TCP Speed
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s

Robot Weight
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg

Mounting Options
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54

Safety
Safety Rating
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone

Ease of Use
Setup Time
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs

No-Code Capable
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Offline Programming
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Programming Interface
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app

- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)Yes

- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo

Fieldbus Protocols
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT

Commercial
Price (USD)
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)Contact for quote

- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Warranty
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs

Lead Time
- ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手)—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | 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) | code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, 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
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $60,000 |
| Payback period | — | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +317% |
ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) 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 ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) is made by X Square Robots, based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
Are ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) 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 ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) 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
ArtiXon Hand (五指灵巧手) 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.