FR3 vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of FR3 (法奥（苏州）机器人技术股份有限公司) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FR3China
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- FR32022
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- FR30 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FR3Contact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- FR3ACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- FR3±0.02 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
IP Rating
- FR3IP54 (IP66 optional)
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Reach
- FR3622 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Payload
- FR33 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- FR36
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Max TCP Speed
- FR31 m/s
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- FR315 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- FR3floor, ceiling, wall
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- FR3Cat3 PLd
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- FR3joint level all
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Duty Cycle
- FR324 7 continuous
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- FR3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- FR3Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- FR3Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- FR3teach_pendant, proprietary_app
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- FR3iso 9283 compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Integrated F/T Sensor
- FR3Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Wrist Power Supply
- FR324V/1.5A
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- FR3Python, C++
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
ROS Compatible
- FR3Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- FR3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Digital Twin Support
- FR3Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FR3Contact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- FR3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- FR3—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 (IP66 optional) | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 622 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 15 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | 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, proprietary_app | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V/1.5A | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++ | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP | 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes FR3 and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
FR3 is made by 法奥（苏州）机器人技术股份有限公司, based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
When were FR3 and MOTOMAN HC30PL launched?
FR3 launched in 2022. MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019.
How do FR3 and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
FR3 grades A on the Robo Index. MOTOMAN HC30PL grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of FR3 compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
FR3 has a reach of 622 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are FR3 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 FR3 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
FR3 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 Index is calculated.