ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot vs HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd) and HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLJapan
Verified Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative RobotACTIVE
- HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot±0.03 mm
- HC30PL—
IP Rating
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLIP67
Reach
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PL1,700 mm
Payload
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PL30 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot6
- HC30PL6
Mounting Options
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative RobotYes
- HC30PLsoftware only
Duty Cycle
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PL24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative RobotYes
- HC30PLNo
Programming Interface
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robotdragging_and_drop, visual_block
- HC30PLteach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLiso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLYes
Wrist Power Supply
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLAir + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable)
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLINFORM (proprietary)
ROS Compatible
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot—
- HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet
- HC30PLEtherNet/IP
Commercial
Warranty
- ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot1 yrs
- HC30PL—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,700 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | software only |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | dragging_and_drop, visual_block | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | Air + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable) |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | INFORM (proprietary) |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet | EtherNet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot and HC30PL?
ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How does the reach of ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot compare to HC30PL?
ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot has a reach of 1327 mm. HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot 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 ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot 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
ESCOTT EST-12 Collaborative Robot 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.