MOTOMAN HC30PL vs Rebel-S6-0.60
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and Rebel-S6-0.60 (Comau) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- Rebel-S6-0.60Italy
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- Rebel-S6-0.600 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Rebel-S6-0.60Contact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- Rebel-S6-0.60ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- Rebel-S6-0.60IP10
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- Rebel-S6-0.606 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- Rebel-S6-0.60600 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- Rebel-S6-0.604
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- Rebel-S6-0.60±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- Rebel-S6-0.6020 kg
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- Rebel-S6-0.60Base, Wall, Ceiling
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- Rebel-S6-0.60ISO
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- Rebel-S6-0.60none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Rebel-S6-0.60Contact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- Rebel-S6-0.60—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Italy |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP10 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 6 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 600 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | 20 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | Base, Wall, Ceiling |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | — |
| 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 | 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
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 | Rebel-S6-0.60 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
Rebel-S6-0.60 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 Rebel-S6-0.60?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. Rebel-S6-0.60 is made by Comau, based in IT.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and Rebel-S6-0.60 compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. Rebel-S6-0.60 scores 63.6. 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 Rebel-S6-0.60?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. Rebel-S6-0.60 has a reach of 600 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and Rebel-S6-0.60 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 Rebel-S6-0.60?
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 Rebel-S6-0.60 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.