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Cobot 3000 vs MOTOMAN HC30PL

Side-by-side comparison of Cobot 3000 (Future Robotics Inc.) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Cobot 3000
Cobot 300069.1
MOTOMAN HC30PL
MOTOMAN HC30PL74.7

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000—
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan

Year First Available

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 30002023
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL2019

Verified Deployments

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 30000 Deployments
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 30008 hrs
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Availability Status

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000ACTIVE
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 300010 kg
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg

Max TCP Speed

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 30002.5 m/s
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s

IP Rating

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000IP54
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54

Reach

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 30001,450 mm
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 30006
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL6

Repeatability

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000±0.1 mm
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm

Robot Weight

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 300039 kg
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg

Mounting Options

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000floor/ceiling/wall
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall

Safety

Safety Rating

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000SIL3, Pl-e, Cat.3 safety function
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000none
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLnone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000—
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs

No-Code Capable

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000—
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Offline Programming

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000—
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Programming Interface

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000Manual / Remote Control / Contact Information
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000—
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000—
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLNo

Fieldbus Protocols

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000—
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000$5,000 USD
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Warranty

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 3000—
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs

Lead Time

  • Cobot 3000
    Cobot 30006 wks
  • MOTOMAN HC30PL
    MOTOMAN HC30PL4 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month

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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

MetricCobot 3000MOTOMAN HC30PL
Investment$5,000$60,000
Payback period1.2 mo14.4 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$245,000$190,000
ROI (5 yr)+4900%+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 Cobot 3000 and MOTOMAN HC30PL?

Cobot 3000 is made by Future Robotics Inc.. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.

When were Cobot 3000 and MOTOMAN HC30PL launched?

Cobot 3000 launched in 2023. MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019.

How do Cobot 3000 and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?

Cobot 3000 scores 69.1 on the Robo Score. MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7. 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 MOTOMAN HC30PL?

Cobot 3000 has a reach of 1300 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.

Are Cobot 3000 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 Cobot 3000 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

Cobot 3000 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 Score is calculated.