HC30PL vs PR2 robot
Side-by-side comparison of HC30PL (Motoman) and PR2 robot (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HC30PLJapan
- PR2 robotUnited States
Year First Available
- HC30PL—
- PR2 robot2013
Verified Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
- PR2 robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HC30PLContact for quote
- PR2 robot$285,000
Availability Status
- HC30PLACTIVE
- PR2 robotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- HC30PL30 kg
- PR2 robot1.8 kg
IP Rating
- HC30PLIP67
- PR2 robot—
Reach
- HC30PL1,700 mm
- PR2 robot1,645 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HC30PL6
- PR2 robot7
Robot Weight
- HC30PL—
- PR2 robot200 kg
Mounting Options
- HC30PLfloor
- PR2 robot—
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC30PLCE, ISO/TS 15066
- PR2 robot—
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC30PLsoftware only
- PR2 robotYes
Duty Cycle
- HC30PL24 7 continuous
- PR2 robot—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- HC30PLNo
- PR2 robot—
Programming Interface
- HC30PLteach_pendant
- PR2 robotRobot Operating System (ROS)
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HC30PLiso 9283
- PR2 robot—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- HC30PLYes
- PR2 robot—
Wrist Power Supply
- HC30PLAir + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable)
- PR2 robot—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- HC30PLINFORM (proprietary)
- PR2 robot—
ROS Compatible
- HC30PLNo
- PR2 robotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC30PLEtherNet/IP
- PR2 robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC30PLContact for quote
- PR2 robot$285,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $285,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 1.8 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,700 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 200 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | Yes |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | Robot Operating System (ROS) |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | Air + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable) | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | INFORM (proprietary) | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherNet/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $285,000 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes HC30PL and PR2 robot?
HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. PR2 robot is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
Are HC30PL and PR2 robot 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 HC30PL and PR2 robot?
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
HC30PL vs PR2 robot 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.