Fairino FR5 Cobot vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of Fairino FR5 Cobot (FAIRINO) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Fairino FR5 CobotChina
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- Fairino FR5 Cobot0 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Fairino FR5 Cobot$6,499–$7,999 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- Fairino FR5 CobotACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Payload
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
Reach
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Fairino FR5 Cobot6
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Repeatability
- Fairino FR5 Cobot±0.02 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
Mounting Options
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- Fairino FR5 CobotCE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Fairino FR5 CobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- Fairino FR5 Cobotdrag_and_drop, code_python
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Fairino FR5 CobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- Fairino FR5 CobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Fairino FR5 Cobot$6,499–$7,999 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- Fairino FR5 Cobot—
- 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) | $6,499–$7,999 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | 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) | drag_and_drop, code_python | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, Ethernet/IP | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,499–$7,999 USD | $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
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Fairino FR5 Cobot | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $7,249 | $60,000 |
| Payback period | 1.7 mo | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $242,751 | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3349% | +317% |
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 Fairino FR5 Cobot and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
Fairino FR5 Cobot is made by FAIRINO, based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do Fairino FR5 Cobot and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
Fairino FR5 Cobot scores 56.7 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 Fairino FR5 Cobot compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
Fairino FR5 Cobot has a reach of 922 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are Fairino FR5 Cobot 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 Fairino FR5 Cobot 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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About this comparison
Fairino FR5 Cobot 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.