GZM vs HCR-12
Side-by-side comparison of GZM (Shanghai Guangzhi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) and HCR-12 (Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GZM—
- HCR-12South Korea
Year First Available
- GZM—
- HCR-122016
Verified Deployments
- GZM0 Deployments
- HCR-120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GZMContact for quote
- HCR-12$22,000–$30,000
Availability Status
- GZMACTIVE
- HCR-12ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $22,000–$30,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes GZM and HCR-12?
GZM is made by Shanghai Guangzhi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.. HCR-12 is made by Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division, based in KR.
How do GZM and HCR-12 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GZM scores 22/100. HCR-12 scores 29/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are GZM and HCR-12 comparable?
GZM is categorized as Industrial Arm; HCR-12 as Cobot. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm And Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between GZM and HCR-12?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
GZM vs HCR-12 compares two robots in the industrial-arm and cobot categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.