A0509s vs HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of A0509s (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and HC30PL (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A0509sSouth Korea
- HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- A0509s2019
- HC30PL2022
Verified Deployments
- A0509s0 Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A0509s$22,500–$25,700 USD
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Availability Status
- A0509sACTIVE
- HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- A0509s5 kg
- HC30PL30 kg
Robot Weight
- A0509s21 kg
- HC30PL140 kg
Max TCP Speed
- A0509s1 m/s
- HC30PL3.1 m/s
Reach
- A0509s900 mm
- HC30PL1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- A0509s6
- HC30PL6
Repeatability
- A0509s±0.03 mm
- HC30PL±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- A0509sfloor, ceiling, wall
- HC30PLfloor
IP Rating
- A0509sIP54
- HC30PLIP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- A0509sA+ Sécurité
- HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- A0509snone
- HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- A0509s1 hrs
- HC30PL—
No-Code Capable
- A0509s—
- HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- A0509s—
- HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- A0509sDART platform
- HC30PLhand-guided programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- A0509s—
- HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- A0509sYes
- HC30PL—
Fieldbus Protocols
- A0509sEtherCAT, Profinet
- HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A0509s$22,500–$25,700 USD
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Warranty
- A0509s2 yrs
- HC30PL1 yrs
Lead Time
- A0509s4 wks
- HC30PL—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $22,500–$25,700 USD | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 21 kg | 140 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | 3.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | A+ Sécurité | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | DART platform | hand-guided programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,500–$25,700 USD | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 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 | A0509s | HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $24,100 | $13,080 |
| Payback period | 5.8 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $225,900 | $236,920 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +937% | +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 A0509s and HC30PL?
A0509s is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
When were A0509s and HC30PL launched?
A0509s launched in 2019. HC30PL launched in 2022.
How do A0509s and HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
A0509s scores 65.7 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 A0509s compare to HC30PL?
A0509s has a reach of 900 mm. HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are A0509s 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 A0509s 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
A0509s 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.