EPR-WP20 vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of EPR-WP20 (Guangdong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EPR-WP20—
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- EPR-WP20—
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- EPR-WP200 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- EPR-WP20$29,999
- myCobot 280$449
Availability Status
- EPR-WP20ACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- EPR-WP20600 kg
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Payload
- EPR-WP2030 kg
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
Reach
- EPR-WP202,000 mm
- myCobot 280280 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- EPR-WP206
- myCobot 2806
Repeatability
- EPR-WP20±0.1 mm
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Mounting Options
- EPR-WP20floor
- myCobot 280—
IP Rating
- EPR-WP20IP54
- myCobot 280—
Safety
Safety Rating
- EPR-WP20CE certification
- myCobot 280—
Force/Torque Sensing
- EPR-WP20none
- myCobot 280none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- EPR-WP20Yes
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- EPR-WP20No
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- EPR-WP20one-click start, no programming required
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- EPR-WP20—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- EPR-WP20—
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- EPR-WP20—
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF
- EPR-WP20—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- EPR-WP20$29,999
- myCobot 280$449
Warranty
- EPR-WP203 yrs
- myCobot 280—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $29,999 | $449 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 600 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,000 mm | 280 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE certification | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | one-click start, no programming required | 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) | $29,999 | $449 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes EPR-WP20 and myCobot 280?
EPR-WP20 is made by Guangdong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How much does EPR-WP20 cost compared to myCobot 280?
EPR-WP20 is listed at $29,999. myCobot 280 is listed at $449.
How do EPR-WP20 and myCobot 280 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
EPR-WP20 scores 37/100. myCobot 280 scores 63/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of EPR-WP20 compare to myCobot 280?
EPR-WP20 has a reach of 2100 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.
Are EPR-WP20 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 EPR-WP20 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
EPR-WP20 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.