FlexLink RC12 vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of FlexLink RC12 (FlexLink Systems Inc.) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlexLink RC12Sweden
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- FlexLink RC122024
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- FlexLink RC120 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FlexLink RC12Contact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- FlexLink RC12ACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Payload
- FlexLink RC1210 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- FlexLink RC128 m/s
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Reach
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Repeatability
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- FlexLink RC12360 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- FlexLink RC12floor
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- FlexLink RC12ISO/TS 15066
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- FlexLink RC12none
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- FlexLink RC12Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- FlexLink RC12No
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- FlexLink RC12Robot Config drag-and-drop
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FlexLink RC12Contact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- FlexLink RC12—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 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) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 m/s | 3.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 360 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | 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) | Robot Config drag-and-drop | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | 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
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 | FlexLink RC12 | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $60,000 |
| Payback period | — | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +317% |
FlexLink RC12 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 FlexLink RC12 and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
FlexLink RC12 is made by FlexLink Systems Inc., based in SE. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
When were FlexLink RC12 and MOTOMAN HC30PL launched?
FlexLink RC12 launched in 2024. MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019.
How do FlexLink RC12 and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
FlexLink RC12 scores 57.8 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.
Are FlexLink RC12 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 FlexLink RC12 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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FlexLink RC12 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.