MOTOMAN HC30PL vs ultraArm P1
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and ultraArm P1 (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- ultraArm P1China
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- ultraArm P1—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- ultraArm P1Contact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- ultraArm P1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- ultraArm P1—
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- ultraArm P1—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- ultraArm P14
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- ultraArm P1±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- ultraArm P10.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- ultraArm P1—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- ultraArm P1—
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- ultraArm P1—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- ultraArm P1—
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- ultraArm P1No
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- ultraArm P1—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- ultraArm P1—
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- ultraArm P1—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- ultraArm P1code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- ultraArm P1—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- ultraArm P1Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- ultraArm P1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- ultraArm P1Contact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- ultraArm P1—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- ultraArm P1—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | No |
| 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 | code_python, code_ros, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| 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: 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 | ultraArm P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
ultraArm P1 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 ultraArm P1?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. ultraArm P1 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How does the reach of MOTOMAN HC30PL compare to ultraArm P1?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. ultraArm P1 has a reach of 360 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and ultraArm P1 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 ultraArm P1?
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 ultraArm P1 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.