Desktop Robot vs HC20DTP
Side-by-side comparison of Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) and HC20DTP (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Desktop Robot—
- HC20DTPJapan
Year First Available
- Desktop Robot2020
- HC20DTP—
Verified Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
- HC20DTP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
- HC20DTP$32,000–$59,000 USD
Availability Status
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
- HC20DTPACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Desktop RobotIP20
- HC20DTPIP67
Payload
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
- HC20DTP20 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
- HC20DTP2 m/s
Reach
- Desktop Robot440 mm
- HC20DTP1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Desktop Robot19
- HC20DTP6
Repeatability
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
- HC20DTP±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Desktop Robot8 kg
- HC20DTP140 kg
Mounting Options
- Desktop Robotdesktop
- HC20DTPceiling, wall, floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
- HC20DTPCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- Desktop Robotnone
- HC20DTPnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Desktop RobotYes
- HC20DTPYes
Offline Programming
- Desktop RobotNo
- HC20DTPNo
Programming Interface
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
- HC20DTPteach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Desktop RobotYes
- HC20DTP—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
- HC20DTP—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
- HC20DTP$32,000–$59,000 USD
Warranty
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
- HC20DTP—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 USD | $32,000–$59,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP20 | IP67 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.8 kg | 20 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 440 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 19 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | desktop | ceiling, wall, floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 USD | $32,000–$59,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Desktop Robot and HC20DTP?
Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. HC20DTP is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
How do Desktop Robot and HC20DTP compare on the Robo Index?
Desktop Robot scores 97/100. HC20DTP scores 86/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Desktop Robot compare to HC20DTP?
Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm. HC20DTP has a reach of 1412 mm.
Are Desktop Robot and HC20DTP 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 Desktop Robot and HC20DTP?
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
Desktop Robot vs HC20DTP 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.