MOTOMAN HC30PL vs Single Arm YuMi®
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and Single Arm YuMi® (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- Single Arm YuMi®Switzerland
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- Single Arm YuMi®ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- Single Arm YuMi®559 mm
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- Single Arm YuMi®±0.03 mm
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- Single Arm YuMi®0.5 kg
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- Single Arm YuMi®7
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- Single Arm YuMi®1 m/s
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- Single Arm YuMi®9.5 kg
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- Single Arm YuMi®ceiling, table, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- Single Arm YuMi®ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- Single Arm YuMi®Yes
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- Single Arm YuMi®2 hrs
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Single Arm YuMi®Yes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Single Arm YuMi®No
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- Single Arm YuMi®Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- Single Arm YuMi®—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Single Arm YuMi®$30,302–$31,000 USD
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- Single Arm YuMi®2 yrs
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- Single Arm YuMi®4 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $30,302–$31,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 559 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | ceiling, table, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066, CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | 2 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | Wizard easy programming, lead-through programming |
| 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 | $30,302–$31,000 USD |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time | 4 wks | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, 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 | Single Arm YuMi® |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | $30,651 |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | 7.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | $219,349 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | +716% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes MOTOMAN HC30PL and Single Arm YuMi®?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. Single Arm YuMi® is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and Single Arm YuMi® compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. Single Arm YuMi® scores 73.6. 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 Single Arm YuMi®?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. Single Arm YuMi® has a reach of 600 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and Single Arm YuMi® 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 Single Arm YuMi®?
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 Single Arm YuMi® 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.