HC10DTP vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of HC10DTP (Motoman) 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
- HC10DTPJapan
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- HC10DTP0 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HC10DTPContact for quote
- myCobot 280$449
Availability Status
- HC10DTPACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
Reach
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 280280 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HC10DTP6
- myCobot 2806
Repeatability
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Max TCP Speed
- HC10DTP2 m/s
- myCobot 280—
Robot Weight
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC10DTPCE, ISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 280—
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC10DTPYes
- myCobot 280none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- HC10DTPteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- HC10DTPNo
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF
- HC10DTP—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC10DTPContact for quote
- myCobot 280$449
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | 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 | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 0.3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 280 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 0.9 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | code_python, code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, MODBUS |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $449 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, IP 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, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes HC10DTP and myCobot 280?
HC10DTP is made by Motoman, based in JP. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How does the reach of HC10DTP compare to myCobot 280?
HC10DTP has a reach of 1200 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.
Are HC10DTP 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 HC10DTP 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
HC10DTP 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.