HCR vs PR2 robot
Side-by-side comparison of HCR (HANWHA) and PR2 robot (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HCRSouth Korea
- PR2 robotUnited States
Year First Available
- HCR—
- PR2 robot2013
Verified Deployments
- HCR0 Deployments
- PR2 robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HCRContact for quote
- PR2 robot$285,000
Availability Status
- HCRACTIVE
- PR2 robotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- HCR10.9 kg
- PR2 robot200 kg
Max TCP Speed
- HCR0.5 m/s
- PR2 robot—
Payload
- HCR4.5 kg
- PR2 robot1.8 kg
Reach
- HCR625 mm
- PR2 robot1,645 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HCR6
- PR2 robot7
Repeatability
- HCR±0.02 mm
- PR2 robot—
Mounting Options
- HCRFloor, Wall, Ceiling
- PR2 robot—
IP Rating
- HCRIP66
- PR2 robot—
Safety
Safety Rating
- HCRCE, ISO, SIL, UL-CERTIFIED
- PR2 robot—
Force/Torque Sensing
- HCRnone
- PR2 robotYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- HCR2
- PR2 robot—
Duty Cycle
- HCR24 7 continuous
- PR2 robot—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- HCRYes
- PR2 robot—
Offline Programming
- HCRYes
- PR2 robot—
Programming Interface
- HCRteach_pendant
- PR2 robotRobot Operating System (ROS)
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- HCRYes
- PR2 robot—
Wrist Power Supply
- HCRDC 24V
- PR2 robot—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- HCR—
- PR2 robotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HCRTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP
- PR2 robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HCRContact for quote
- PR2 robot$285,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $285,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10.9 kg | 200 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Floor, Wall, Ceiling | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO, SIL, UL-CERTIFIED | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | Robot Operating System (ROS) |
| End-Effector | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | DC 24V | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $285,000 |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes HCR and PR2 robot?
HCR is made by HANWHA, based in KR. PR2 robot is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
Are HCR and PR2 robot 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 and PR2 robot?
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 vs PR2 robot 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.