Indy3 vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of Indy3 (Neuromeka 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
- Indy3South Korea
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- Indy32013
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- Indy30 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Indy3Contact for quote
- myCobot 280$449
Availability Status
- Indy3ACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Indy3—
- myCobot 280280 mm
Repeatability
- Indy3—
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Payload
- Indy33 kg
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Indy37
- myCobot 2806
Robot Weight
- Indy3—
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing
- Indy3—
- myCobot 280none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Indy3—
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- Indy3—
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- Indy3code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Indy3—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- Indy3Yes
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Indy3Modbus TCP, EtherCAT
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF
- Indy3—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Indy3Contact for quote
- myCobot 280$449
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 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) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 0.9 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros, teach_pendant | code_python, code_ros |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP, EtherCAT | 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, 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, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Indy3 and myCobot 280?
Indy3 is made by Neuromeka Co., Ltd., based in KR. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
When were Indy3 and myCobot 280 launched?
Indy3 launched in 2013. myCobot 280 launched in 2020.
How do Indy3 and myCobot 280 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Indy3 scores 36/100. myCobot 280 scores 63/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Indy3 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 Indy3 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
Indy3 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.