HCR-5A vs M3 XBots
Side-by-side comparison of HCR-5A (Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division) and M3 XBots (Planar Motor) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
 HCR-5AcobotHanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division—Trust Score |  M3 XBotscobotPlanar Motor—Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | KR | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 915 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 3 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.001 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 21 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, wall, ceiling | floor, wall, custom |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO, NSF | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | PLC Interface via PROFINET, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, EtherNet/IP[4] |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Mobus TCP | All common fieldbus systems |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Force/Torque Sensing, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
About this comparison
HCR-5A vs M3 XBots 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 Robolist Trust Score is calculated.