FR20 vs MOTOMAN HC30PL

Side-by-side comparison of FR20 (FAIRINO) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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FR2051.6

MOTOMAN HC30PL74.7

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

FR20China
MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan

Year First Available

FR20—
MOTOMAN HC30PL2019

Verified Deployments

FR200 Deployments
MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

FR20Contact for quote
MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Availability Status

FR20ACTIVE
MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

FR2020 kg
MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg

Reach

FR201,854 mm
MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm

Degrees of Freedom

FR206
MOTOMAN HC30PL6

Repeatability

FR20±0.1 mm
MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm

Max TCP Speed

FR202 m/s
MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s

Robot Weight

FR2075 kg
MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg

Mounting Options

FR20any angle
MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

FR20IP54 (IP66 optional)
MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

FR20—
MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

FR20—
MOTOMAN HC30PLnone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

FR20—
MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs

No-Code Capable

FR20Yes
MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Offline Programming

FR20Yes
MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

Programming Interface

FR20code_ros
MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

FR20—
MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50

Wrist Power Supply

FR2024V/1.5A
MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

FR20C#, C++, Python, ROS
MOTOMAN HC30PL—

ROS Compatible

FR20Yes
MOTOMAN HC30PLNo

Fieldbus Protocols

FR20TCP/IP, Modbus_TCP, Modbus_RTU, CC-Link
MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT

Digital Twin Support

FR20Yes
MOTOMAN HC30PL—

Commercial

Price (USD)

FR20Contact for quote
MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

Warranty

FR20—
MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs

Lead Time

FR20—
MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks

	FR20cobotFAIRINO 51.6Robo Score	MOTOMAN HC30PLcobotMotoman 74.7Robo Score
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)	Contact for quote	$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (values differ)	20 kg	5 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,854 mm	1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	3.1 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	75 kg	140 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	any angle	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating (values differ)	IP54 (IP66 optional)	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	—	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	—	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	—	1 hrs
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	Yes
Programming Interface (values differ)	code_ros	AUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1-A50
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	24V/1.5A	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	C#, C++, Python, ROS	—
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	No
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	TCP/IP, Modbus_TCP, Modbus_RTU, CC-Link	EtherCAT
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	Yes	—
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, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	FR20	MOTOMAN HC30PL
Investment	No price	$60,000
Payback period	—	14.4 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$190,000
ROI (5 yr)	—	+317%

FR20 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 FR20 and MOTOMAN HC30PL?

FR20 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.

How do FR20 and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?

FR20 scores 51.6 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 FR20 compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?

FR20 has a reach of 1854 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.

Are FR20 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 FR20 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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FR20 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.