MOTOMAN HC30PL vs FreeMove
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and FreeMove (Veo Robotics, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- FreeMoveUnited States
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- FreeMove2016
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- FreeMove0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- FreeMove$45,000–$125,000 USD
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- FreeMoveACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- FreeMove—
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- FreeMove—
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- FreeMove—
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- FreeMove—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- FreeMove—
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- FreeMove—
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- FreeMove—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- FreeMove—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- FreeMoveISO 13849 PL=d, structure category 3; ISO/TS 15066; ISO 10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- FreeMovenone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- FreeMove—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- FreeMove—
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- FreeMove—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- FreeMoveFreeMove Studio
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- FreeMove—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- FreeMove—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- FreeMove—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- FreeMove$45,000–$125,000 USD
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- FreeMove—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- FreeMove—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $45,000–$125,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 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 | ISO 13849 PL=d, structure category 3; ISO/TS 15066; ISO 10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | 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 | FreeMove Studio |
| 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 | $45,000–$125,000 USD |
| 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes MOTOMAN HC30PL and FreeMove?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. FreeMove is made by Veo Robotics, Inc., based in US.
When were MOTOMAN HC30PL and FreeMove launched?
MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019. FreeMove launched in 2016.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and FreeMove compare on the Robo Index?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 75/100. FreeMove scores 71/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and FreeMove 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 FreeMove?
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 FreeMove 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.