JT-BL01S vs myCobot 280
Side-by-side comparison of JT-BL01S (Dalian Jialin Machine Manufacture 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
- JT-BL01SChina
- myCobot 280China
Year First Available
- JT-BL01S—
- myCobot 2802020
Verified Deployments
- JT-BL01S0 Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- JT-BL01S$40,000
- myCobot 280$449
Availability Status
- JT-BL01SACTIVE
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- JT-BL01S22 kg
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
Max TCP Speed
- JT-BL01S6 m/s
- myCobot 280—
Payload
- JT-BL01S5 kg
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
Reach
- JT-BL01S1,300 mm
- myCobot 280280 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- JT-BL01S6
- myCobot 2806
Repeatability
- JT-BL01S±0.02 mm
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
Mounting Options
- JT-BL01Sarbitrary angle
- myCobot 280—
Safety
Safety Rating
- JT-BL01SISO, CE
- myCobot 280—
Force/Torque Sensing
- JT-BL01Snone
- myCobot 280none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- JT-BL01S—
- myCobot 280Yes
Offline Programming
- JT-BL01S—
- myCobot 280Yes
Programming Interface
- JT-BL01SPoint to Point Control
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- JT-BL01S—
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible
- JT-BL01S—
- myCobot 280Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- JT-BL01S—
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF
- JT-BL01S—
- myCobot 280500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD)
- JT-BL01S$40,000
- myCobot 280$449
Warranty
- JT-BL01S1 yrs
- myCobot 280—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $40,000 | $449 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 22 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 6 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 280 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | arbitrary angle | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO, CE | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Point to Point Control | 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, MODBUS |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 500 hrs |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $40,000 | $449 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes JT-BL01S and myCobot 280?
JT-BL01S is made by Dalian Jialin Machine Manufacture Co., Ltd, based in CN. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.
How much does JT-BL01S cost compared to myCobot 280?
JT-BL01S is listed at $40,000. myCobot 280 is listed at $449.
How do JT-BL01S and myCobot 280 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
JT-BL01S scores 22/100. 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 JT-BL01S compare to myCobot 280?
JT-BL01S has a reach of 917 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.
Are JT-BL01S 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 JT-BL01S 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
JT-BL01S 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.