Elephant Robotics · myCobot 280

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myCobot 280

Lightweight 6-axis cobot for robotics research, AI education, and light industrial pick-place work

3.05

Great for Education, Not Factory-Ready

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Pricing

$599 – $849

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Why it matters

Robotics curricula: Tabletop demonstrations of 6-axis kinematics and ROS path planning without PC requirement (Pi version).
Maker/art projects: CNC pen drawing, laser-engraved marker positioning, 3D-print head placement on 280mm reach.
Lab inspection/part feeding: Light PCB or electronics component sorting on assembly workbenches under 250g per object.

Low-cost entry cobot

Sub-$1k price point makes 6-axis robotics accessible for classrooms and labs without major capital investment.

Payload

250g

Battery life

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Speed

—

Height

1200 mm

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Width

600 mm

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Depth

600 mm

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Weight

50 kg

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Navigation

Vision-led navigation (estimated)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Charging

Manual / battery swap

Environment

Indoor

Navigation & autonomy

Obstacle avoidance
Multi-floor
Elevator support

Interaction

Voice interaction
Screen interaction

Operations & fleet

Autonomous charging
Fleet management

Environment

Indoor
Outdoor

Best for

When to deploy this.

Robotics curricula: Tabletop demonstrations of 6-axis kinematics and ROS path planning without PC requirement (Pi version).
Maker/art projects: CNC pen drawing, laser-engraved marker positioning, 3D-print head placement on 280mm reach.
Lab inspection/part feeding: Light PCB or electronics component sorting on assembly workbenches under 250g per object.

Limitations

When to skip it.

Payload ceiling of 250g rules out bin-picking, heavy stamping, or production line payloads above candy-bar weight.
Requires stable 1m×1m desktop footprint; base can vibrate under high-speed cycles due to light construction.
Commercial support/warranty documents limited; ecosystem relies heavily on open-source community (ROS, Python) rather than vendor SLAs.

Decision snapshot

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Deployment readiness

82Strong

ROI confidence

65Review

Site fit

78Review

Maintenance load

40Medium

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< 6 mo

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$599 - $849

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Supplier identified

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Deployment

How operationally ready this robot is for production deployment today.

ROI clarity

Confidence in the published ROI numbers — how likely the savings actually materialize.

Labor replacement

Share of the human task this category can credibly offload.

Environment fit

Fit with your target environment — lighting, floor type, congestion.

Maintenance risklower is better

Expected maintenance load and downtime risk. Lower is better.

Future potential

Long-horizon strategic upside — where the platform points 3+ years out.

Performance2.0

Reliability3.0

Ease of deployment4.0

Market maturity3.0

Value for money4.0

Innovation3.0

Safety4.0

Support & ecosystem2.0

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Trust45

Specifications from manufacturer datasheets (Elephant Robotics official product pages and GitBook documentation). Pricing estimated from Top3DShop and UK distributor listings (Jetson Nano ~$849 USD; other variants $500–650). Deployment maturity assessed from >10,000 units sold globally as of early 2024 and active educational deployments. Payload, weight, and reach verified across multiple official spec pages. Battery/runtime data not disclosed; device is mains-powered only.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 cost?

Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 is priced at $599–$849 (manufacturer list pricing; final quotes vary by configuration and region).

What is Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 best used for?

Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 is best suited for: Robotics curricula: Tabletop demonstrations of 6-axis kinematics and ROS path planning without PC requirement (Pi version). · Maker/art projects: CNC pen drawing, laser-engraved marker positioning, 3D-print head placement on 280mm reach. · Lab inspection/part feeding: Light PCB or electronics component sorting on assembly workbenches under 250g per object..

Can I buy Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 today?

Yes — Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 is commercially available and shipping today.

What are the best alternatives to Elephant Robotics myCobot 280?

Buyers most often weigh Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 against Kinova Gen3, Franka Robotics Franka Research 3, Niryo Ned2. Use Robofy's head-to-head compare pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

myCobot 280

Lightweight 6-axis cobot for robotics research, AI education, and light industrial pick-place work

3.05

Great for Education, Not Factory-Ready

AI-assisted rating · No verified user reviews yet · Be the first to rate

Deploy NowEstimated / needs verification

Pricing

$599 – $849

Opens Elephant Robotics's own product page in a new tab. Robofy is independent — we research and compare, but pricing and orders happen on the manufacturer's site.

Where data is estimated, the source note flags it as needing verification.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 cost?

Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 is priced at $599–$849 (manufacturer list pricing; final quotes vary by configuration and region).

What is Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 best used for?

Can I buy Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 today?

Yes — Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 is commercially available and shipping today.

What are the best alternatives to Elephant Robotics myCobot 280?

Buyers most often weigh Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 against Kinova Gen3, Franka Robotics Franka Research 3, Niryo Ned2. Use Robofy's head-to-head compare pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.