HC20DTP vs robolink DP 5-axis arm
Side-by-side comparison of HC20DTP (Motoman) and robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HC20DTPJapan
- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
Year First Available
- HC20DTP—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
Verified Deployments
- HC20DTP0 Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HC20DTPContact for quote
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Availability Status
- HC20DTPACTIVE
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- HC20DTP1,900 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
Repeatability
- HC20DTP±0.05 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
Payload
- HC20DTP20 kg
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
IP Rating
- HC20DTPIP67
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
Degrees of Freedom
- HC20DTP6
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
Max TCP Speed
- HC20DTP2 m/s
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- HC20DTP140 kg
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
Mounting Options
- HC20DTPfloor
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC20DTPCE, ISO/TS 15066
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC20DTPjoint level all
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- HC20DTP1 m/s
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Duty Cycle
- HC20DTP24 7 continuous
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- HC20DTPYes
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Offline Programming
- HC20DTPYes
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Programming Interface
- HC20DTPteach_pendant
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HC20DTPiso 9283
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- HC20DTPYes
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Wrist Power Supply
- HC20DTPthru-arm Category 6 cable (Air + Ethernet + I/O)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- HC20DTP—
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC20DTPEtherNet/IP
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
Digital Twin Support
- HC20DTPYes
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC20DTPContact for quote
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Lead Time
- HC20DTP—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,900 mm | 790 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 2 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP44 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | 22.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | igus Robot Control software |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | thru-arm Category 6 cable (Air + Ethernet + I/O) | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherNet/IP | Modbus, TCP/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes HC20DTP and robolink DP 5-axis arm?
HC20DTP is made by Motoman, based in JP. robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE.
How does the reach of HC20DTP compare to robolink DP 5-axis arm?
HC20DTP has a reach of 1900 mm. robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm.
Are HC20DTP and robolink DP 5-axis arm 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 HC20DTP and robolink DP 5-axis arm?
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
HC20DTP vs robolink DP 5-axis arm 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 Product Score is calculated.