MOTOMAN HC30PL vs myCobot 280

Q: Who makes MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280?

MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.

Q: When were MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 launched?

MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019. myCobot 280 launched in 2020.

Q: How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 compare on the Robo Score?

MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. myCobot 280 scores 64.7. 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.

Q: How does the reach of MOTOMAN HC30PL compare to myCobot 280?

MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.

Q: Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280?

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.

Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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MOTOMAN HC30PL74.7

myCobot 28064.7

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
myCobot 280China

Year First Available

MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
myCobot 2802020

Verified Deployments

MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
myCobot 2800 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
myCobot 280$639–$849 USD

Availability Status

MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
myCobot 280ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating

MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
myCobot 280—

Payload

MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
myCobot 2800.3 kg

Max TCP Speed

MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
myCobot 280—

Reach

MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
myCobot 280280 mm

Degrees of Freedom

MOTOMAN HC30PL6
myCobot 2806

Repeatability

MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
myCobot 280±0.5 mm

Robot Weight

MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
myCobot 2800.9 kg

Mounting Options

MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
myCobot 280—

Safety

Safety Rating

MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
myCobot 280—

Force/Torque Sensing

MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
myCobot 280none

Ease of Use

Setup Time

MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
myCobot 280—

No-Code Capable

MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
myCobot 280Yes

Offline Programming

MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
myCobot 280Yes

Programming Interface

MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
myCobot 280code_python, code_ros

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
myCobot 280—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

MOTOMAN HC30PL—
myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#

ROS Compatible

MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
myCobot 280Yes

Fieldbus Protocols

MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS

Reliability

MTBF

MOTOMAN HC30PL—
myCobot 280500 hrs

Commercial

Price (USD)

MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
myCobot 280$639–$849 USD

Warranty

MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
myCobot 280—

Lead Time

MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
myCobot 280—

	MOTOMAN HC30PLcobotMotoman 74.7Robo Score	myCobot 280cobotElephant Robotics 64.7Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2019	2020
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$50,000–$70,000 USD	$639–$849 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	IP54	—
Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	5 kg	0.3 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	3.1 m/s	—
Reach (values differ)	1,300 mm	280 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.5 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	140 kg	0.9 kg
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	—
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	1 hrs	—
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming	Yes	Yes
Programming Interface (values differ)	AUBO SDK	code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	ISO 9409-1-A50	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	—	Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible (values differ)	No	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	EtherCAT	TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF (values differ)	—	500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$50,000–$70,000 USD	$639–$849 USD
Warranty (values differ)	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, Digital Twin Support, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	MOTOMAN HC30PL	myCobot 280
Investment	$60,000	$744
Payback period	14.4 mo	< 1 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$190,000	$249,256
ROI (5 yr)	+317%	+33505%

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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280?

MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.

When were MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 launched?

MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019. myCobot 280 launched in 2020.

How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 compare on the Robo Score?

MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. myCobot 280 scores 64.7. 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?

MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.

Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 280 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?

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 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.