ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment 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
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotContact for quote
- myCobot 280$449
Availability Status
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 280280 mm
Repeatability
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot±0.02 mm
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Payload
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot6
- myCobot 2806
Robot Weight
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotYes
- myCobot 280none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotYes
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robotdragging_and_drop, visual_block
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotContact for quote
- myCobot 280$449
Warranty
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot1 yrs
- myCobot 280—
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|---|---|---|
| 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) | Contact for quote | $449 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 280 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 0.9 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | dragging_and_drop, visual_block | 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 TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet | TCP/IP, MODBUS |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $449 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Mounting Options, IP Rating, Safety Rating, 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 ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot and myCobot 280?
ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How do ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot and myCobot 280 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot scores 22/100. 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 ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot compare to myCobot 280?
ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot has a reach of 819 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.
Are ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot 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 ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot 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
ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot 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.