CRX-30iA vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- myCobot 280$639–$849 USD
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- myCobot 280—
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- myCobot 280280 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- myCobot 2806
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- myCobot 280—
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- myCobot 280—
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 280—
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- myCobot 280none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF
- CRX-30iA—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- myCobot 280$639–$849 USD
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- myCobot 280—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- myCobot 280—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $639–$849 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 135 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 280 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | code_python, code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, MODBUS |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $639–$849 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 8 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 8 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, Digital Twin Support, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | CRX-30iA | myCobot 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | $744 |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | $249,256 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | +33505% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes CRX-30iA and myCobot 280?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
When were CRX-30iA and myCobot 280 launched?
CRX-30iA launched in 2021. myCobot 280 launched in 2020.
How do CRX-30iA and myCobot 280 compare on the Robo Score?
CRX-30iA scores 76.1 on the Robo Score. myCobot 280 scores 64.7. 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.
How does the reach of CRX-30iA compare to myCobot 280?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and myCobot 280 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 CRX-30iA and myCobot 280?
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
CRX-30iA vs myCobot 280 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.