MOTOMAN HC30PL vs robolink DP SW
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and robolink DP SW (igus) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- robolink DP SWGermany
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- robolink DP SW—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- robolink DP SW0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- robolink DP SWContact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- robolink DP SWACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- robolink DP SW—
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- robolink DP SW—
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- robolink DP SW—
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- robolink DP SW—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- robolink DP SW5
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- robolink DP SW±1 mm
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- robolink DP SWfloor, table
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- robolink DP SW—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- robolink DP SWCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- robolink DP SWYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- robolink DP SW4
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- robolink DP SW—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- robolink DP SWYes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- robolink DP SWYes
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- robolink DP SWteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- robolink DP SWiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- robolink DP SWmanual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- robolink DP SWYes
Wrist Power Supply
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- robolink DP SW24V DC
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- robolink DP SWPython, C++
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- robolink DP SWYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- robolink DP SWModbus, TCP/IP
Digital Twin Support
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- robolink DP SWYes
Reliability
Path Accuracy
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- robolink DP SW±0.5 mm
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- robolink DP SWContact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- robolink DP SW—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- robolink DP SW3 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 140 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 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, table |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 4 |
| 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 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | Modbus, TCP/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | 3 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, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, 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 | robolink DP SW |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
robolink DP SW 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 robolink DP SW?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. robolink DP SW is made by igus, based in DE.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and robolink DP SW compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. robolink DP SW 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 robolink DP SW?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. robolink DP SW has a reach of 790 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and robolink DP SW 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 robolink DP SW?
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 robolink DP SW 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.