AUBO-i20 vs HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (AUBO Robotics) and HC30PL (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AUBO-i20China
- HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- HC30PL2022
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- HC30PL30 kg
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- HC30PL140 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- HC30PL3.1 m/s
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- HC30PL1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- HC30PL6
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- HC30PL±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- HC30PLfloor
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- HC30PLIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- HC30PLnone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- HC30PL—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- HC30PLhand-guided programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- HC30PL—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- HC30PL—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HC30PL—
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- HC30PL—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- HC30PL1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 140 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 3.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| 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 | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | hand-guided programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 yrs |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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-i20 | HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $13,080 |
| Payback period | — | 3.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $236,920 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1811% |
AUBO-i20 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AUBO-i20 and HC30PL?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
When were AUBO-i20 and HC30PL launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. HC30PL launched in 2022.
How do AUBO-i20 and HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA on the Robo Index. HC30PL grades A. 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-i20 compare to HC30PL?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 and 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-i20 and 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
AUBO-i20 vs 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.