HC-Series vs M3 XBots
Side-by-side comparison of HC-Series (Yaskawa) and M3 XBots (Planar Motor) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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 HC-SeriescobotYaskawa—Trust Score |  M3 XBotscobotPlanar Motor—Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | JP | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 3 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.001 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, wall, custom |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, hand_guided | PLC Interface via PROFINET, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, EtherNet/IP[4] |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | All common fieldbus systems |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Robot Weight, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, 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
HC-Series 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.