MOTOMAN HC30PL vs SwitchWeld Basic
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and SwitchWeld Basic (SwitchWeld) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- SwitchWeld BasicUnited States
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- SwitchWeld Basic2017
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- SwitchWeld Basic0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- SwitchWeld BasicContact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- SwitchWeld BasicACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- SwitchWeld Basic—
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- SwitchWeld Basic6
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- SwitchWeld Basic—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- SwitchWeld Basicteach_pendant, offline_programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- SwitchWeld BasicContact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- SwitchWeld Basic—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2017 |
| 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | 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 | teach_pendant, offline_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 | 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 | SwitchWeld Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
SwitchWeld Basic 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 SwitchWeld Basic?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. SwitchWeld Basic is made by SwitchWeld, based in US.
When were MOTOMAN HC30PL and SwitchWeld Basic launched?
MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019. SwitchWeld Basic launched in 2017.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and SwitchWeld Basic compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. SwitchWeld Basic scores 57.0. 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 SwitchWeld Basic?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. SwitchWeld Basic has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and SwitchWeld Basic 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 SwitchWeld Basic?
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 SwitchWeld Basic 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.