HC20DTP vs LBR iisy 8 R930
Side-by-side comparison of HC20DTP (Yaskawa) and LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HC20DTPJapan
- LBR iisy 8 R930Germany
Verified Deployments
- HC20DTP0 Deployments
- LBR iisy 8 R9300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HC20DTP$32,000–$59,000 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
Availability Status
- HC20DTPACTIVE
- LBR iisy 8 R930ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- HC20DTP140 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R93043.2 kg
Max TCP Speed
- HC20DTP2 m/s
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Payload
- HC20DTP20 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R9308 kg
Reach
- HC20DTP1,700 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930930 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HC20DTP6
- LBR iisy 8 R9307
Repeatability
- HC20DTP±0.05 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- HC20DTPceiling, wall, floor
- LBR iisy 8 R930All directions
IP Rating
- HC20DTPIP67
- LBR iisy 8 R930IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC20DTPCE
- LBR iisy 8 R930ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC20DTPnone
- LBR iisy 8 R930none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- HC20DTP—
- LBR iisy 8 R9300.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- HC20DTPYes
- LBR iisy 8 R930Yes
Offline Programming
- HC20DTPNo
- LBR iisy 8 R930No
Programming Interface
- HC20DTPteach_pendant
- LBR iisy 8 R930teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC20DTP—
- LBR iisy 8 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC20DTP$32,000–$59,000 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
CaaS / Month
- HC20DTP—
- LBR iisy 8 R930$1,000
Warranty
- HC20DTP—
- LBR iisy 8 R9301 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,000–$59,000 USD | $31,099 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 140 kg | 43.2 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 8 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,700 mm | 930 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | ceiling, wall, floor | All directions |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,000–$59,000 USD | $31,099 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes HC20DTP and LBR iisy 8 R930?
HC20DTP is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do HC20DTP and LBR iisy 8 R930 compare on the Robo Index?
HC20DTP scores 86/100. LBR iisy 8 R930 scores 94/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of HC20DTP compare to LBR iisy 8 R930?
HC20DTP has a reach of 1412 mm. LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm.
Are HC20DTP and LBR iisy 8 R930 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 LBR iisy 8 R930?
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 LBR iisy 8 R930 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.