MOTOMAN HC30PL vs Rainbow Robotics RB3-730
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and Rainbow Robotics RB3-730 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730South Korea
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-7300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730$18,500–$20,000 USD
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-7301 hrs
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730Yes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730teach_pendant, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730$18,500–$20,000 USD
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- Rainbow Robotics RB3-730—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $18,500–$20,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time | 1 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | teach_pendant, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $18,500–$20,000 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, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, 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 | Rainbow Robotics RB3-730 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | $19,250 |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | 4.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | $230,750 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | +1199% |
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 Rainbow Robotics RB3-730?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. Rainbow Robotics RB3-730 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and Rainbow Robotics RB3-730 compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. Rainbow Robotics RB3-730 scores 62.0. 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 Rainbow Robotics RB3-730?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. Rainbow Robotics RB3-730 has a reach of 730 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and Rainbow Robotics RB3-730 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 Rainbow Robotics RB3-730?
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 Rainbow Robotics RB3-730 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.