GOKO M6 vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of GOKO M6 (Henan Boy Machinery 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
- GOKO M6China
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- GOKO M62023
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- GOKO M60 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GOKO M6$15,000
- myCobot 280$449
Availability Status
- GOKO M6ACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GOKO M64 kg
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- GOKO M61.5 m/s
- myCobot 280—
Reach
- GOKO M6850 mm
- myCobot 280280 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GOKO M67
- myCobot 2806
Repeatability
- GOKO M6±0.05 mm
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Robot Weight
- GOKO M620 kg
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Mounting Options
- GOKO M6any angle, AMR, AGV
- myCobot 280—
IP Rating
- GOKO M6IP65
- myCobot 280—
Safety
Safety Rating
- GOKO M6EN ISO 13849 PLd + ISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 280—
Force/Torque Sensing
- GOKO M6Yes
- myCobot 280none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- GOKO M62 hrs
- myCobot 280—
No-Code Capable
- GOKO M6—
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- GOKO M6—
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- GOKO M6drag_and_drop, proprietary_app
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- GOKO M6—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- GOKO M6Yes
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- GOKO M6EtherCAT, Modbus TCP
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF
- GOKO M6—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GOKO M6$15,000
- myCobot 280$449
Warranty
- GOKO M62 yrs
- myCobot 280—
Lead Time
- GOKO M64 wks
- myCobot 280—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $449 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 4 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 850 mm | 280 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 20 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | any angle, AMR, AGV | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | EN ISO 13849 PLd + ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, proprietary_app | code_python, code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP | TCP/IP, MODBUS |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $449 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, Digital Twin Support, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes GOKO M6 and myCobot 280?
GOKO M6 is made by Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
When were GOKO M6 and myCobot 280 launched?
GOKO M6 launched in 2023. myCobot 280 launched in 2020.
How much does GOKO M6 cost compared to myCobot 280?
GOKO M6 is listed at $15,000. myCobot 280 is listed at $449.
How do GOKO M6 and myCobot 280 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GOKO M6 scores 46/100. 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 GOKO M6 compare to myCobot 280?
GOKO M6 has a reach of 919 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.
Are GOKO M6 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 GOKO M6 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
GOKO M6 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.