HC30PL vs RB5-850E

Side-by-side comparison of HC30PL (Yaskawa) and RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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HC30PL65.6

RB5-850E67.0

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

HC30PLJapan
RB5-850ESouth Korea

Year First Available

HC30PL2022
RB5-850E2011

Verified Deployments

HC30PL0 Deployments
RB5-850E0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
RB5-850E$22,000 USD

Availability Status

HC30PLACTIVE
RB5-850EACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

HC30PL140 kg
RB5-850E22 kg

Max TCP Speed

HC30PL3.1 m/s
RB5-850E—

Payload

HC30PL30 kg
RB5-850E5 kg

Reach

HC30PL1,700 mm
RB5-850E927.7 mm

Degrees of Freedom

HC30PL6
RB5-850E6

Repeatability

HC30PL±0.05 mm
RB5-850E±0.05 mm

Mounting Options

HC30PLfloor
RB5-850E—

IP Rating

HC30PLIP67
RB5-850EIP66

Safety

Safety Rating

HC30PLISO/TS 15066
RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066

Force/Torque Sensing

HC30PLnone
RB5-850Enone

Ease of Use

Setup Time

HC30PL—
RB5-850E1 hrs

No-Code Capable

HC30PLYes
RB5-850E—

Offline Programming

HC30PLYes
RB5-850E—

Programming Interface

HC30PLhand-guided programming
RB5-850Eno_code_gui

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
RB5-850EM10 12-pin

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
RB5-850E—

Commercial

Price (USD)

HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
RB5-850E$22,000 USD

Warranty

HC30PL1 yrs
RB5-850E—

	HC30PLcobotYaskawa 65.6Robo Score	RB5-850EcobotRainbow Robotics Co., Ltd. 67.0Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	South Korea
Year First Available (values differ)	2022	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$6,000–$20,160 USD	$22,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	140 kg	22 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ)	3.1 m/s	—
Payload (values differ)	30 kg	5 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,700 mm	927.7 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability	±0.05 mm	±0.05 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor	—
IP Rating (values differ)	IP67	IP66
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	—	1 hrs
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	hand-guided programming	no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB	M10 12-pin
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$6,000–$20,160 USD	$22,000 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, 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	RB5-850E
Investment	$13,080	$22,000
Payback period	3.1 mo	5.3 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$236,920	$228,000
ROI (5 yr)	+1811%	+1036%

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 RB5-850E?

HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.

When were HC30PL and RB5-850E launched?

HC30PL launched in 2022. RB5-850E launched in 2011.

How do HC30PL and RB5-850E compare on the Robo Score?

HC30PL scores 65.6 on the Robo Score. RB5-850E scores 67.0. 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 RB5-850E?

HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm.

Are HC30PL and RB5-850E 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 RB5-850E?

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 RB5-850E 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.