AUBO-E10 vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-E10 (AUBO Robotics) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-E10China

- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan

Year First Available
- AUBO-E10—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019

Verified Deployments
- AUBO-E100 Deployments

- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-E10$14,500 USD

- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Availability Status
- AUBO-E10ACTIVE

- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-E101,350 mm

- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm

Repeatability
- AUBO-E10±0.02 mm

- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm

Payload
- AUBO-E1010 kg

- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg

IP Rating
- AUBO-E10IP54

- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54

Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-E106

- MOTOMAN HC30PL6

Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-E104 m/s

- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s

Robot Weight
- AUBO-E1038.5 kg

- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg

Mounting Options
- AUBO-E10floor, ceiling, wall

- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall

Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-E10CE

- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-E10software only

- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone

Duty Cycle
- AUBO-E1024 7 continuous

- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-E10—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs

No-Code Capable
- AUBO-E10Yes

- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Offline Programming
- AUBO-E10Yes

- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Programming Interface
- AUBO-E10drag_and_drop, teach_pendant

- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-E10iso 9283

- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50

Integrated F/T Sensor
- AUBO-E10Yes

- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-E1024V

- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-E10C, C++, C#, Lua

- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

ROS Compatible
- AUBO-E10Yes

- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo

Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-E10EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet

- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT

Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-E10$14,500 USD

- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Warranty
- AUBO-E102 yrs

- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs

Lead Time
- AUBO-E10—

- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks

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| 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) | $14,500 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,350 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4 m/s | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 38.5 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, teach_pendant | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C, C++, C#, Lua | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $14,500 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, 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 | AUBO-E10 | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $14,500 | $60,000 |
| Payback period | 3.5 mo | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $235,500 | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1624% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-E10 and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
AUBO-E10 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do AUBO-E10 and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-E10 grades A on the Robo Index. MOTOMAN HC30PL grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of AUBO-E10 compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
AUBO-E10 has a reach of 900 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are AUBO-E10 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 AUBO-E10 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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AUBO-E10 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 Index is calculated.