HCR-12 vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of HCR-12 (Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division) 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
- HCR-12South Korea
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- HCR-122016
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- HCR-120 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HCR-12$22,000–$30,000
- myCobot 280$449
Availability Status
- HCR-12ACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- HCR-12IP54
- myCobot 280—
Payload
- HCR-1212 kg
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- HCR-121 m/s
- myCobot 280—
Reach
- HCR-121,300 mm
- myCobot 280280 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HCR-126
- myCobot 2806
Repeatability
- HCR-12±0.1 mm
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Robot Weight
- HCR-1251 kg
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Mounting Options
- HCR-12floor, wall, ceiling
- myCobot 280—
Safety
Safety Rating
- HCR-12ISO/TS 15066
- myCobot 280—
Force/Torque Sensing
- HCR-12none
- myCobot 280none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- HCR-120.5 hrs
- myCobot 280—
No-Code Capable
- HCR-12—
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- HCR-12—
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- HCR-12teach_pendant
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- HCR-12—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- HCR-12—
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HCR-12TCP/IP, Mobus TCP
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF
- HCR-12—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HCR-12$22,000–$30,000
- myCobot 280$449
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,000–$30,000 | $449 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 280 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 51 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, wall, ceiling | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | 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, Mobus TCP | TCP/IP, MODBUS |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,000–$30,000 | $449 |
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, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes HCR-12 and myCobot 280?
HCR-12 is made by Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. — Robotics Division, based in KR. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
When were HCR-12 and myCobot 280 launched?
HCR-12 launched in 2016. myCobot 280 launched in 2020.
How do HCR-12 and myCobot 280 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HCR-12 scores 29/100. 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 HCR-12 compare to myCobot 280?
HCR-12 has a reach of 1300 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.
Are HCR-12 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 HCR-12 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
HCR-12 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.