MOTOMAN HC30PL vs myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiChina
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi2023
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi$799–$1,125 USD
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0.9 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0.3 kg
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi280 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi6
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi±0.5 mm
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pifloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pinone
Duty Cycle
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pishift limited
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Piteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Piiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pimanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiPython, C++, URScript
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Digital Twin Support
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
Reliability
MTBF
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi$799–$1,125 USD
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi2 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $799–$1,125 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 140 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 280 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | shift limited |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, URScript |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $799–$1,125 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | 2 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, Time to Redeploy, Wrist Power Supply, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | MOTOMAN HC30PL | myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | $962 |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | $249,038 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | +25888% |
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 MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
When were MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi launched?
MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi launched in 2023.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi scores 60.9. 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 MOTOMAN HC30PL compare to myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi has a reach of 280 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi 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 MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
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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MOTOMAN HC30PL vs myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi 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.