AUBO-i20 vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO-i20 (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-i20China
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- AUBO-i202015
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- AUBO-i200 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO-i20ACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- AUBO-i201,650 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Repeatability
- AUBO-i20±0.1 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
Payload
- AUBO-i2020 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
IP Rating
- AUBO-i20IP54
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO-i206
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO-i202.6 m/s
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- AUBO-i2063.7 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- AUBO-i20Any
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO-i20CE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO-i20software only
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Duty Cycle
- AUBO-i2024 7 continuous
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO-i20—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AUBO-i20Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO-i20Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- AUBO-i20proprietary_app
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO-i20iso 9283 compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Wrist Power Supply
- AUBO-i2024V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- AUBO-i20Python, C++
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
ROS Compatible
- AUBO-i20Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO-i20Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional)
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Digital Twin Support
- AUBO-i20Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO-i20Contact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- AUBO-i203 yrs
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- AUBO-i20—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,650 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.6 m/s | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 63.7 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Any | 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 (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | proprietary_app | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V (0.8A), 0V/12V/24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet, ModBus-RTU/TCP, Profinet (optional) | EtherCAT |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 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, Integrated F/T Sensor, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AUBO-i20 | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $60,000 |
| Payback period | — | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +317% |
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 MOTOMAN HC30PL?
AUBO-i20 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
When were AUBO-i20 and MOTOMAN HC30PL launched?
AUBO-i20 launched in 2015. MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019.
How do AUBO-i20 and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO-i20 grades AA 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-i20 compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
AUBO-i20 has a reach of 1650 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are AUBO-i20 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-i20 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
AUBO-i20 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.