HCR-3 vs robolink DP 5-axis arm
Side-by-side comparison of HCR-3 (Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division) and robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HCR-3South Korea
- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
Year First Available
- HCR-32016
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
Verified Deployments
- HCR-30 Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HCR-3$15,147
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Availability Status
- HCR-3ACTIVE
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- HCR-3±0.1 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
IP Rating
- HCR-3IP66
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
Reach
- HCR-3630 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
Payload
- HCR-33 kg
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- HCR-36
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
Max TCP Speed
- HCR-31 m/s
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- HCR-313 kg
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
Mounting Options
- HCR-3floor, wall, ceiling
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Safety
Safety Rating
- HCR-3ISO/TS 15066
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Force/Torque Sensing
- HCR-3none
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- HCR-3—
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Offline Programming
- HCR-3—
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Programming Interface
- HCR-3teach_pendant
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- HCR-3—
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HCR-3TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HCR-3$15,147
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Lead Time
- HCR-3—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,147 | $5,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | IP44 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 630 mm | 790 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 2 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 13 kg | 22.4 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, wall, ceiling | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | igus Robot Control software |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP | Modbus, TCP/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,147 | $5,500 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 wks |
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 Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes HCR-3 and robolink DP 5-axis arm?
HCR-3 is made by Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division, based in KR. robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE.
When were HCR-3 and robolink DP 5-axis arm launched?
HCR-3 launched in 2016. robolink DP 5-axis arm launched in 2019.
How do HCR-3 and robolink DP 5-axis arm compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HCR-3 scores 44/100. robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of HCR-3 compare to robolink DP 5-axis arm?
HCR-3 has a reach of 630 mm. robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm.
Are HCR-3 and robolink DP 5-axis arm 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 HCR-3 and robolink DP 5-axis arm?
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
HCR-3 vs robolink DP 5-axis arm 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.