GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 (ABB) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5Switzerland
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-50 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5Contact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5ACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5±0.02 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
IP Rating
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Reach
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Payload
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-56
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Max TCP Speed
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5Yes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5drag_and_drop
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5Contact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- GoFa™ CBR 15000-5—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | 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 | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | 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 | 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 | GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $60,000 |
| Payback period | — | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +317% |
GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 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 GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 is made by ABB, based in CH. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 grades BBB 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 GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 has a reach of 950 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 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 GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 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
GoFa™ CBR 15000-5 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.