HC20DTP vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of HC20DTP (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
- HC20DTPJapan
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- HC20DTP—
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- HC20DTP0 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HC20DTPContact for quote
- myCobot 280$449
Availability Status
- HC20DTPACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- HC20DTP1,900 mm
- myCobot 280280 mm
Repeatability
- HC20DTP±0.05 mm
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Payload
- HC20DTP20 kg
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
IP Rating
- HC20DTPIP67
- myCobot 280—
Degrees of Freedom
- HC20DTP6
- myCobot 2806
Max TCP Speed
- HC20DTP2 m/s
- myCobot 280—
Robot Weight
- HC20DTP140 kg
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Mounting Options
- HC20DTPfloor
- myCobot 280—
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC20DTPCE, ISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 280—
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC20DTPjoint level all
- myCobot 280none
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- HC20DTP1 m/s
- myCobot 280—
Duty Cycle
- HC20DTP24 7 continuous
- myCobot 280—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- HC20DTPYes
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- HC20DTPYes
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- HC20DTPteach_pendant
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HC20DTPiso 9283
- myCobot 280—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- HC20DTPYes
- myCobot 280—
Wrist Power Supply
- HC20DTPthru-arm Category 6 cable (Air + Ethernet + I/O)
- myCobot 280—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- HC20DTP—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- HC20DTP—
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC20DTPEtherNet/IP
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Digital Twin Support
- HC20DTPYes
- myCobot 280—
Reliability
MTBF
- HC20DTP—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC20DTPContact 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,900 mm | 280 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 0.3 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | thru-arm Category 6 cable (Air + Ethernet + I/O) | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherNet/IP | TCP/IP, MODBUS |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| 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, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes HC20DTP and myCobot 280?
HC20DTP is made by Motoman, based in JP. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How does the reach of HC20DTP compare to myCobot 280?
HC20DTP has a reach of 1900 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.
Are HC20DTP 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 HC20DTP 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
HC20DTP 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.