EWR-DZ18 vs HC20DTP
Side-by-side comparison of EWR-DZ18 (Jiangsu Novotech Electronic 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
- EWR-DZ18—
- HC20DTPJapan
Verified Deployments
- EWR-DZ180 Deployments
- HC20DTP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- EWR-DZ18$9,900 USD
- HC20DTP$32,000–$59,000 USD
Availability Status
- EWR-DZ18ACTIVE
- HC20DTPACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- EWR-DZ1818 kg
- HC20DTP20 kg
Max TCP Speed
- EWR-DZ183 m/s
- HC20DTP2 m/s
IP Rating
- EWR-DZ18IP54
- HC20DTPIP67
Reach
- EWR-DZ181,100 mm
- HC20DTP1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- EWR-DZ186
- HC20DTP6
Repeatability
- EWR-DZ18±0.1 mm
- HC20DTP±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- EWR-DZ1858 kg
- HC20DTP140 kg
Mounting Options
- EWR-DZ18floor, inverted
- HC20DTPceiling, wall, floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- EWR-DZ18UL
- HC20DTPCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- EWR-DZ18none
- HC20DTPnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- EWR-DZ18Yes
- HC20DTPYes
Offline Programming
- EWR-DZ18No
- HC20DTPNo
Programming Interface
- EWR-DZ18easy-to-use programming system
- HC20DTPteach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- EWR-DZ18Yes
- HC20DTP—
Fieldbus Protocols
- EWR-DZ18TCP/IP, Modbus
- HC20DTP—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- EWR-DZ18$9,900 USD
- HC20DTP$32,000–$59,000 USD
Warranty
- EWR-DZ181 yrs
- HC20DTP—
Lead Time
- EWR-DZ186 wks
- HC20DTP—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $9,900 USD | $32,000–$59,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 18 kg | 20 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3 m/s | 2 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,100 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 58 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, inverted | ceiling, wall, floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | UL | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | easy-to-use programming system | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $9,900 USD | $32,000–$59,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes EWR-DZ18 and HC20DTP?
EWR-DZ18 is made by Jiangsu Novotech Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.. HC20DTP is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
How do EWR-DZ18 and HC20DTP compare on the Robo Index?
EWR-DZ18 scores 84/100. 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 EWR-DZ18 compare to HC20DTP?
EWR-DZ18 has a reach of 1889 mm. HC20DTP has a reach of 1412 mm.
Are EWR-DZ18 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 EWR-DZ18 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
EWR-DZ18 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.