AUBO iH3 vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of AUBO iH3 (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 iH3China
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- AUBO iH3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- AUBO iH30 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AUBO iH3$18,500–$22,000 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- AUBO iH3ACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- AUBO iH33 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
Robot Weight
- AUBO iH316 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Max TCP Speed
- AUBO iH3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Reach
- AUBO iH3625 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- AUBO iH36
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Repeatability
- AUBO iH3±0.05 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- AUBO iH3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- AUBO iH3IP43
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- AUBO iH3ISO/TS 15066
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- AUBO iH3none
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- AUBO iH3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- AUBO iH3Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- AUBO iH3Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- AUBO iH3drag&drop teaching, coordinate positioning, path planning, offline programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- AUBO iH3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- AUBO iH3Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- AUBO iH3Ethernet, Modbus-RTU, Profinet
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AUBO iH3$18,500–$22,000 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- AUBO iH3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- AUBO iH3—
- 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) | $18,500–$22,000 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 140 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP43 | IP54 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag&drop teaching, coordinate positioning, path planning, offline programming | 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) | Ethernet, Modbus-RTU, Profinet | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $18,500–$22,000 USD | $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: 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 | AUBO iH3 | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,250 | $60,000 |
| Payback period | 4.9 mo | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $229,750 | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1135% | +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 iH3 and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
AUBO iH3 is made by AUBO Robotics, based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do AUBO iH3 and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
AUBO iH3 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.
Are AUBO iH3 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 iH3 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 iH3 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.