HC30PL vs MiniCobo

Side-by-side comparison of HC30PL (Yaskawa) and MiniCobo (Jaka) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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HC30PLA

MiniCoboAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

HC30PLJapan
MiniCoboChina

Year First Available

HC30PL2022
MiniCobo2014

Verified Deployments

HC30PL0 Deployments
MiniCobo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Availability Status

HC30PLACTIVE
MiniCoboACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

HC30PL30 kg
MiniCobo1 kg

Max TCP Speed

HC30PL3.1 m/s
MiniCobo1.5 m/s

Reach

HC30PL1,700 mm
MiniCobo580 mm

Degrees of Freedom

HC30PL6
MiniCobo6

Repeatability

HC30PL±0.05 mm
MiniCobo±0.1 mm

Robot Weight

HC30PL140 kg
MiniCobo9.4 kg

Mounting Options

HC30PLfloor
MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

HC30PLIP67
MiniCoboIP54

Safety

Safety Rating

HC30PLISO/TS 15066
MiniCoboISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

HC30PLnone
MiniCobonone

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

HC30PLYes
MiniCoboYes

Offline Programming

HC30PLYes
MiniCoboNo

Programming Interface

HC30PLhand-guided programming
MiniCoboGraphic Programming

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet

Commercial

Price (USD)

HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
MiniCobo$13,313 USD

Warranty

HC30PL1 yrs
MiniCobo2 yrs

	HC30PLcobotYaskawa ARobo Index	MiniCobocobotJaka AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2022	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$6,000–$20,160 USD	$13,313 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	30 kg	1 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	3.1 m/s	1.5 m/s
Reach (values differ)	1,700 mm	580 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.1 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	140 kg	9.4 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating (values differ)	IP67	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating	ISO/TS 15066	ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	hand-guided programming	Graphic Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB	ISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet	EtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$6,000–$20,160 USD	$13,313 USD
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	2 yrs

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	HC30PL	MiniCobo
Investment	$13,080	$13,313
Payback period	3.1 mo	3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$236,920	$236,688
ROI (5 yr)	+1811%	+1778%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes HC30PL and MiniCobo?

HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN.

When were HC30PL and MiniCobo launched?

HC30PL launched in 2022. MiniCobo launched in 2014.

How do HC30PL and MiniCobo compare on the Robo Index?

HC30PL grades A on the Robo Index. MiniCobo grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of HC30PL compare to MiniCobo?

HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm.

Are HC30PL and MiniCobo 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 MiniCobo?

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 MiniCobo 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.