MOTOMAN HC30PL vs myCobot 320 M5stack
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and myCobot 320 M5stack (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- myCobot 320 M5stackChina
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- myCobot 320 M5stack0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- myCobot 320 M5stackContact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- myCobot 320 M5stackACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- myCobot 320 M5stack1 kg
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- myCobot 320 M5stack350 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- myCobot 320 M5stack6
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- myCobot 320 M5stack±1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- myCobot 320 M5stacknone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- myCobot 320 M5stackYes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- myCobot 320 M5stackYes
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- myCobot 320 M5stackPython, C++, MYBLOCKLY
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- myCobot 320 M5stackYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- myCobot 320 M5stackContact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- myCobot 320 M5stack—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 350 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| 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 | Python, C++, MYBLOCKLY |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | MOTOMAN HC30PL | myCobot 320 M5stack |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
myCobot 320 M5stack has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 320 M5stack?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. myCobot 320 M5stack is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 320 M5stack compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. myCobot 320 M5stack scores 57.7. 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 320 M5stack?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. myCobot 320 M5stack has a reach of 320 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and myCobot 320 M5stack 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 320 M5stack?
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
MOTOMAN HC30PL vs myCobot 320 M5stack 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.