MiniCobo vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of MiniCobo (Jaka) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiniCoboChina
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- MiniCobo2014
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- MiniCobo0 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- MiniCoboACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MiniCobo1 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MiniCobo1.5 m/s
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Reach
- MiniCobo580 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MiniCobo6
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Repeatability
- MiniCobo±0.1 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- MiniCobo9.4 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- MiniCobofloor, ceiling, wall
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- MiniCoboIP54
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- MiniCoboISO/TS 15066
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- MiniCobonone
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MiniCobo—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- MiniCoboYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- MiniCoboNo
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- MiniCoboGraphic Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MiniCoboISO 9409-1-A50
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MiniCobo—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- MiniCoboEtherCAT, Profinet
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiniCobo$13,313 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- MiniCobo2 yrs
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- MiniCobo—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 3.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 580 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 9.4 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Graphic Programming | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1-A50 | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $13,313 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes MiniCobo and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
MiniCobo is made by Jaka, based in CN. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
When were MiniCobo and MOTOMAN HC30PL launched?
MiniCobo launched in 2014. MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019.
How do MiniCobo and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
MiniCobo scores 69/100. MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 75/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of MiniCobo compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
MiniCobo has a reach of 580 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are MiniCobo and MOTOMAN HC30PL 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 MiniCobo and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
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
MiniCobo vs MOTOMAN HC30PL 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 Index is calculated.