HC30PL vs Single Arm YuMi®
Side-by-side comparison of HC30PL (Motoman) and Single Arm YuMi® (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HC30PLJapan
- Single Arm YuMi®Switzerland
Verified Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
- Single Arm YuMi®0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HC30PLContact for quote
- Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$35,000
Availability Status
- HC30PLACTIVE
- Single Arm YuMi®ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- HC30PL30 kg
- Single Arm YuMi®0.5 kg
Reach
- HC30PL1,700 mm
- Single Arm YuMi®559 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HC30PL6
- Single Arm YuMi®7
Repeatability
- HC30PL—
- Single Arm YuMi®±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed
- HC30PL—
- Single Arm YuMi®1 m/s
Robot Weight
- HC30PL—
- Single Arm YuMi®9.5 kg
Mounting Options
- HC30PLfloor
- Single Arm YuMi®ceiling, table, wall
IP Rating
- HC30PLIP67
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC30PLCE, ISO/TS 15066
- Single Arm YuMi®ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC30PLsoftware only
- Single Arm YuMi®Yes
Duty Cycle
- HC30PL24 7 continuous
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- HC30PL—
- Single Arm YuMi®2 hrs
No-Code Capable
- HC30PLNo
- Single Arm YuMi®Yes
Offline Programming
- HC30PL—
- Single Arm YuMi®No
Programming Interface
- HC30PLteach_pendant
- Single Arm YuMi®Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HC30PLiso 9283
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- HC30PLYes
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Wrist Power Supply
- HC30PLAir + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable)
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- HC30PLINFORM (proprietary)
- Single Arm YuMi®—
ROS Compatible
- HC30PLNo
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC30PLEtherNet/IP
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC30PLContact for quote
- Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$35,000
Warranty
- HC30PL—
- Single Arm YuMi®2 yrs
Lead Time
- HC30PL—
- Single Arm YuMi®4 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Switzerland |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,302–$35,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,700 mm | 559 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 9.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | ceiling, table, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | Yes |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming |
| 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 | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherNet/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,302–$35,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes HC30PL and Single Arm YuMi®?
HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. Single Arm YuMi® is made by ABB, based in CH.
How does the reach of HC30PL compare to Single Arm YuMi®?
HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. Single Arm YuMi® has a reach of 600 mm.
Are HC30PL and Single Arm YuMi® 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 Single Arm YuMi®?
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 Single Arm YuMi® 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.