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HCR-5

Hanwha's HCR-5 is a mid-size collaborative robot (about 20 kg, 5 kg payload class) in the HCR family (HCR-3, HCR-5, HCR-12); operators program it by stringing…

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Manufacturer
Hanwha Robotics
Form factor
cobot
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies HCR-5, a cobot by Hanwha Robotics (research). 1 source back the record.

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Overview

Hanwha's HCR-5 is a mid-size collaborative robot (about 20 kg, 5 kg payload class) in the HCR family (HCR-3, HCR-5, HCR-12); operators program it by stringing together preprogrammed commands from a menu rather than writing code.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Weight

~20 kg

Payload

5 kg

Form factor

cobot

Specs

Class

collaborative robot arm

Family

HCR-3/5/12

Weight

~20 kg

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for HCR-5. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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HCR-5 on the deployment map

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Safety record

No incidents on record for HCR-5.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.hanwha.com/newsroom/news/feature-stories/meet-the-cobot-hcr-5-a-reliable-robotic-co-worker.do

Common questions

What is HCR-5?
Hanwha's HCR-5 is a mid-size collaborative robot (about 20 kg, 5 kg payload class) in the HCR family (HCR-3, HCR-5, HCR-12); operators program it by stringing together preprogrammed commands from a menu rather than writing code.
How much does HCR-5 cost?
HCR-5's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for HCR-5 from Hanwha Robotics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is HCR-5 actually deployed in the real world?
HCR-5 is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes HCR-5?
HCR-5 is made by Hanwha Robotics, based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2023.
Can you buy HCR-5?
HCR-5 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to HCR-5?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable cobot robots to HCR-5 include UR5e, Spool Welding Robot (SWR), AUBO i5, DENSO COBOTTA.
How does HCR-5 compare to UR5e?
HCR-5 and UR5e (Universal Robots · 4 deployments) are both cobot robots on the DEPLOY registry. HCR-5 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is HCR-5 a top cobot?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, HCR-5 ranks in roughly the top 78% of cobot models tracked by the registry.
What is HCR-5's maturity stage?
HCR-5 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is HCR-5 deployed?
No verified deployments of HCR-5 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is HCR-5 safe?
HCR-5 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: cobot

Sources by quality tier

1
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for HCR-5.

Recent coverage

HCR-5 in third-party press

How collaborative robots are bringing automation to small businesses - Robotics & Automation News

Jul 4, 2025

Hanwha Techwin Enters the Collaborative Robot Market - Hanwha Group

May 27, 2024

Meet the Cobot HCR-5: A Reliable Robotic Co-worker - Hanwha Group

May 27, 2024