FR10 Collaborative Robot vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of FR10 Collaborative Robot (Various Manufacturers) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan

Year First Available
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019

Verified Deployments
- FR10 Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FR10 Collaborative Robot$3,400 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Availability Status
- FR10 Collaborative RobotACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54

Payload
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg

Max TCP Speed
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s

Reach
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- FR10 Collaborative Robot6
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6

Repeatability
- FR10 Collaborative Robot±0.02 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm

Robot Weight
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg

Mounting Options
- FR10 Collaborative Robotfloor, ceiling, wall, rail
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall

Safety
Safety Rating
- FR10 Collaborative RobotCat3 PLd
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing
- FR10 Collaborative Robotjoint level all
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone

Duty Cycle
- FR10 Collaborative Robot24 7 continuous
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Ease of Use
Setup Time
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs

No-Code Capable
- FR10 Collaborative RobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Offline Programming
- FR10 Collaborative RobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Programming Interface
- FR10 Collaborative Robotteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- FR10 Collaborative Robotiso 9283
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50

Tool Changer Support
- FR10 Collaborative Robotmanual
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Integrated F/T Sensor
- FR10 Collaborative RobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Wrist Power Supply
- FR10 Collaborative Robot24V DC
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- FR10 Collaborative RobotPython, C++
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

ROS Compatible
- FR10 Collaborative Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo

Fieldbus Protocols
- FR10 Collaborative RobotModbus TCP, Profinet, EtherCAT
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT

Digital Twin Support
- FR10 Collaborative RobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Commercial
Price (USD)
- FR10 Collaborative Robot$3,400 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Warranty
- FR10 Collaborative Robot1 yrs
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs

Lead Time
- FR10 Collaborative Robot4 wks
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $3,400 USD | $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) | — | 5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP, Profinet, EtherCAT | EtherCAT |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,400 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time | 4 wks | 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, Time to Redeploy, 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 | FR10 Collaborative Robot | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,400 | $60,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,600 | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +7253% | +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 FR10 Collaborative Robot and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
FR10 Collaborative Robot is made by Various Manufacturers. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do FR10 Collaborative Robot and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
FR10 Collaborative Robot scores 42.1 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 FR10 Collaborative Robot compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
FR10 Collaborative Robot has a reach of 1400 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are FR10 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 FR10 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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About this comparison
FR10 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.