Head to head
Universal Robots UR10e vs Yaskawa Motoman HC20
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Longer reach and payload for palletizing cobots.
Higher payload cobot for heavier collaborative tasks
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 carries more, 20 kg to the Universal Robots UR10e's 12.5 kg, and the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 reaches farther, 1700 mm to 1300 mm. They run different controllers, the Universal Robots UR10e on the PolyScope and the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 on the YRC1000 / YRC1000micro, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the Universal Robots UR10e lists Any orientation mounting while the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 lists Floor and Wall mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at machine tending, with the Universal Robots UR10e stretching to palletizing and packaging and the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 to collaborative assembly and material handling.
- Strong palletizing ecosystem
- Simple programming
- Higher payload than most collaborative robots
- Full size industrial reach in a cobot form factor
- Washdown rated for light industrial environments
- Power and force limiting
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the Universal Robots UR10e or the Yaskawa Motoman HC20?
- The Yaskawa Motoman HC20 has more payload at 20 kg versus 12.5 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Yaskawa Motoman HC20 has more reach at 1700 mm versus 1300 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.05 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the Universal Robots UR10e or the Yaskawa Motoman HC20?
- Match the pick to the job. The Universal Robots UR10e is a collaborative arm at 12.5 kg and 1300 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman HC20 is a collaborative arm at 20 kg and 1700 mm.