HCR vs RB16-900
Side-by-side comparison of HCR (HANWHA) and RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HCRSouth Korea
- RB16-900South Korea
Year First Available
- HCR—
- RB16-9002011
Verified Deployments
- HCR0 Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HCRContact for quote
- RB16-900$35,000
Availability Status
- HCRACTIVE
- RB16-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- HCR10.9 kg
- RB16-90032 kg
Max TCP Speed
- HCR0.5 m/s
- RB16-900—
Payload
- HCR4.5 kg
- RB16-90016 kg
Reach
- HCR625 mm
- RB16-900900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HCR6
- RB16-9006
Repeatability
- HCR±0.02 mm
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- HCRFloor, Wall, Ceiling
- RB16-900—
IP Rating
- HCRIP66
- RB16-900IP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- HCRCE, ISO, SIL, UL-CERTIFIED
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- HCRnone
- RB16-900none
Safety I/O Pairs
- HCR2
- RB16-900—
Duty Cycle
- HCR24 7 continuous
- RB16-900—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- HCR—
- RB16-9001 hrs
No-Code Capable
- HCRYes
- RB16-900—
Offline Programming
- HCRYes
- RB16-900—
Programming Interface
- HCRteach_pendant
- RB16-900teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HCR—
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Integrated F/T Sensor
- HCRYes
- RB16-900—
Wrist Power Supply
- HCRDC 24V
- RB16-900—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- HCR—
- RB16-900Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HCRTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP
- RB16-900—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HCRContact for quote
- RB16-900$35,000
Warranty
- HCR—
- RB16-9000 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10.9 kg | 32 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 | 16 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 625 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | Floor, Wall, Ceiling | — |
| IP Rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO, SIL, UL-CERTIFIED | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| 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 | $35,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 0 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes HCR and RB16-900?
HCR is made by HANWHA, based in KR. RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How does the reach of HCR compare to RB16-900?
HCR has a reach of 625 mm. RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are HCR and RB16-900 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 RB16-900?
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 RB16-900 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.