HC30PL vs Nova 5
Side-by-side comparison of HC30PL (Yaskawa) and Nova 5 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HC30PLJapan
- Nova 5China
Year First Available
- HC30PL2022
- Nova 52019
Verified Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
- Nova 50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
- Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
Availability Status
- HC30PLACTIVE
- Nova 5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- HC30PL1,700 mm
- Nova 5850 mm
Repeatability
- HC30PL±0.05 mm
- Nova 5±0.05 mm
Payload
- HC30PL30 kg
- Nova 55 kg
IP Rating
- HC30PLIP67
- Nova 5IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- HC30PL6
- Nova 56
Max TCP Speed
- HC30PL3.1 m/s
- Nova 52 m/s
Robot Weight
- HC30PL140 kg
- Nova 514 kg
Mounting Options
- HC30PLfloor
- Nova 5任意角度
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- Nova 5IP54
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC30PLnone
- Nova 5none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- HC30PLYes
- Nova 5Yes
Offline Programming
- HC30PLYes
- Nova 5No
Programming Interface
- HC30PLhand-guided programming
- Nova 5drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
- Nova 5—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
- Nova 5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
- Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
Warranty
- HC30PL1 yrs
- Nova 5—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $6,000–$20,160 USD | $9,525–$13,790 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,700 mm | 850 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | 14 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | 任意角度 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | IP54 |
| 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 | drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,000–$20,160 USD | $9,525–$13,790 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 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
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | HC30PL | Nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,080 | $11,658 |
| Payback period | 3.1 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,920 | $238,343 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1811% | +2045% |
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 Nova 5?
HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. Nova 5 is made by Dobot, based in CN.
When were HC30PL and Nova 5 launched?
HC30PL launched in 2022. Nova 5 launched in 2019.
How do HC30PL and Nova 5 compare on the Robo Score?
HC30PL scores 65.6 on the Robo Score. Nova 5 scores 66.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of HC30PL compare to Nova 5?
HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. Nova 5 has a reach of 850 mm.
Are HC30PL and Nova 5 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 Nova 5?
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 Nova 5 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 Score is calculated.