Elfin Collaborative Robot vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of Elfin Collaborative Robot (Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co.,Ltd.) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Elfin Collaborative RobotChina
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- Elfin Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- Elfin Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Elfin Collaborative RobotContact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- Elfin Collaborative RobotACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Elfin Collaborative RobotIP54
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Payload
- Elfin Collaborative Robot15 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Elfin Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Reach
- Elfin Collaborative Robot1,800 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Elfin Collaborative Robot6
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Repeatability
- Elfin Collaborative Robot±0.05 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- Elfin Collaborative Robot70 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- Elfin Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- Elfin Collaborative RobotISO 10218, EN ISO13849-1:2008
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Elfin Collaborative Robotnone
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Elfin Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Elfin Collaborative RobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- Elfin Collaborative RobotNo
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- Elfin Collaborative Robotteach_pendant, no_code_gui
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Elfin Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Elfin Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- Elfin Collaborative RobotTCP/IP, ModbusTCP
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Elfin Collaborative RobotContact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- Elfin Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- Elfin Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 15 kg | 5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 70 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 10218, EN ISO13849-1:2008 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, no_code_gui | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, ModbusTCP | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 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 | Elfin Collaborative Robot | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $60,000 |
| Payback period | — | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +317% |
Elfin Collaborative Robot has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Elfin Collaborative Robot and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
Elfin Collaborative Robot is made by Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co.,Ltd., based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do Elfin Collaborative Robot and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
Elfin Collaborative Robot scores 60.5 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 Elfin Collaborative Robot compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
Elfin Collaborative Robot has a reach of 1300 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are Elfin Collaborative Robot 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 Elfin Collaborative Robot 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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Elfin Collaborative Robot 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.