Cobot 3000 vs HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and HC30PL (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cobot 3000—
- HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- Cobot 30002023
- HC30PL2022
Verified Deployments
- Cobot 30000 Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobot 30008 hrs
- HC30PL—
Availability Status
- Cobot 3000ACTIVE
- HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Cobot 300039 kg
- HC30PL140 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Cobot 30002.5 m/s
- HC30PL3.1 m/s
Payload
- Cobot 300010 kg
- HC30PL30 kg
Reach
- Cobot 30001,450 mm
- HC30PL1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Cobot 30006
- HC30PL6
Repeatability
- Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
- HC30PL±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
- HC30PLfloor
IP Rating
- Cobot 3000IP54
- HC30PLIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
- HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Cobot 3000none
- HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Cobot 3000—
- HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- Cobot 3000—
- HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
- HC30PLhand-guided programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Cobot 3000—
- HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Cobot 3000—
- HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Warranty
- Cobot 3000—
- HC30PL1 yrs
Lead Time
- Cobot 30006 wks
- HC30PL—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 39 kg | 140 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 m/s | 3.1 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information | hand-guided programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,000 USD | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, 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 | Cobot 3000 | HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,000 | $13,080 |
| Payback period | 1.2 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,000 | $236,920 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4900% | +1811% |
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 Cobot 3000 and HC30PL?
Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
When were Cobot 3000 and HC30PL launched?
Cobot 3000 launched in 2023. HC30PL launched in 2022.
How do Cobot 3000 and HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
Cobot 3000 scores 69.1 on the Robo Score. HC30PL scores 65.6. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Cobot 3000 compare to HC30PL?
Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are Cobot 3000 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 Cobot 3000 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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Cobot 3000 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 Score is calculated.