MOTOMAN HC30PL vs Spot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and Spot Arm (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- Spot ArmUnited States
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- Spot Arm—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- Spot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Spot ArmContact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- Spot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- Spot Arm8 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- Spot Arm10 m/s
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- Spot Arm11 kg
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- Spot Arm984 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- Spot Arm6
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- Spot Arm—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- Spot Armon Spot robot
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- Spot ArmIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- Spot Arm—
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- Spot Armnone
Duty Cycle
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- Spot Armshift limited
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- Spot Arm—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Spot ArmNo
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Spot Arm—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- Spot Armcode_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- Spot Armproprietary
Integrated F/T Sensor
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- Spot ArmYes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- Spot ArmPython, C++
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- Spot ArmYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- Spot ArmWifi 802.11, Ethernet 1000Base-T
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Spot ArmContact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- Spot Arm—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- Spot Arm—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| 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 Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 140 kg | 8 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 11 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 984 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | on Spot robot |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | shift limited |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | proprietary |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | Wifi 802.11, Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, 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 | Spot Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
Spot Arm 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 Spot Arm?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. Spot Arm is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and Spot Arm compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. Spot Arm scores 55.6. 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 Spot Arm?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. Spot Arm has a reach of 984 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and Spot Arm 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 Spot Arm?
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 Spot Arm 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.