MOTOMAN HC30PL vs Thor
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and Thor (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- ThorUnited States
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- Thor—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- ThorACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- Thor2,000 mm
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- Thor±0.025 mm
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- Thor30 kg
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- ThorIP69K
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- Thor6
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- Thor3 m/s
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- Thor79 kg
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- Thorfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- Thornot stated
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- Thornone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- Thor—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- ThorYes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- Thor—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- Thorno-code visual programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- Thor—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- Thor—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- Thor$49,500 USD
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- Thor—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- Thor4 wks
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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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 30 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | not stated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | no-code visual programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $49,500 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 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: 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes MOTOMAN HC30PL and Thor?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and Thor compare on the Robo Index?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 75/100. Thor scores 69/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of MOTOMAN HC30PL compare to Thor?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. Thor has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and Thor 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 Thor?
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 Thor 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 Index is calculated.