Baxter vs HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of Baxter (Rethink Robotics) and HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BaxterUnited States
- HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- Baxter2012
- HC30PL—
Verified Deployments
- Baxter0 Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- HC30PLContact for quote
Availability Status
- BaxterACTIVE
- HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Baxter2.2 kg
- HC30PL30 kg
Reach
- Baxter1,210 mm
- HC30PL1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Baxter7
- HC30PL6
Repeatability
- Baxter±0.2 mm
- HC30PL—
Max TCP Speed
- Baxter1 m/s
- HC30PL—
Robot Weight
- Baxter75 kg
- HC30PL—
Mounting Options
- Baxter—
- HC30PLfloor
IP Rating
- BaxterIP50
- HC30PLIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- BaxterISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd
- HC30PLCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Baxternone
- HC30PLsoftware only
Duty Cycle
- Baxter—
- HC30PL24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BaxterNo
- HC30PLNo
Offline Programming
- BaxterNo
- HC30PL—
Programming Interface
- BaxterROS SDK
- HC30PLteach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Baxter—
- HC30PLiso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Baxter—
- HC30PLYes
Wrist Power Supply
- Baxter—
- HC30PLAir + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable)
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Baxter—
- HC30PLINFORM (proprietary)
ROS Compatible
- BaxterYes
- HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- Baxter—
- HC30PLEtherNet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Baxter$22,000
- HC30PLContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2.2 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,210 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 75 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP50 | IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218-1 Cat 3 PLd | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | software only |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | No | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | ROS SDK | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | Air + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable) |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | INFORM (proprietary) |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherNet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000 | Contact for quote |
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, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Baxter and HC30PL?
Baxter is made by Rethink Robotics, based in US. HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How does the reach of Baxter compare to HC30PL?
Baxter has a reach of 1210 mm. HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are Baxter 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 Baxter 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
Baxter 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.