MOTOMAN HC30PL vs ZiMo Automation Cell
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and ZiMo Automation Cell (Zimmer Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- ZiMo Automation CellGermany
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- ZiMo Automation Cell0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- ZiMo Automation CellContact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- ZiMo Automation CellACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- ZiMo Automation Cellfloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- ZiMo Automation CellCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Duty Cycle
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- ZiMo Automation Cell24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- ZiMo Automation Cell0.5 hrs
Time to Redeploy
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- ZiMo Automation Cell0.3 min
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- ZiMo Automation Cellno_code_gui, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- ZiMo Automation CellMATCH
Tool Changer Support
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- ZiMo Automation Cellautomatic
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- ZiMo Automation CellIO-Link, Euromap 67, Digital Safety I/O
Digital Twin Support
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- ZiMo Automation CellContact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Time to Redeploy (values differ) | — | 0.3 min |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | no_code_gui, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | MATCH |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | IO-Link, Euromap 67, Digital Safety I/O |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | MOTOMAN HC30PL | ZiMo Automation Cell |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
ZiMo Automation Cell 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 ZiMo Automation Cell?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. ZiMo Automation Cell is made by Zimmer Group, based in DE.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and ZiMo Automation Cell compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. ZiMo Automation Cell scores 41.2. 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.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and ZiMo Automation Cell 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 ZiMo Automation Cell?
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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MOTOMAN HC30PL vs ZiMo Automation Cell 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.