Muka MK-SW-M20 vs myCobot 280

Side-by-side comparison of Muka MK-SW-M20 (Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Muka MK-SW-M2031.5

myCobot 28063.0

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Muka MK-SW-M20—
myCobot 280China

Year First Available

Muka MK-SW-M20—
myCobot 2802020

Verified Deployments

Muka MK-SW-M200 Deployments
myCobot 2800 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price Range (USD)

Muka MK-SW-M20$11,000
myCobot 280$449

Availability Status

Muka MK-SW-M20ACTIVE
myCobot 280ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

Muka MK-SW-M206 kg
myCobot 2800.9 kg

Payload

Muka MK-SW-M2040 kg
myCobot 2800.3 kg

Reach

Muka MK-SW-M20—
myCobot 280280 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Muka MK-SW-M206
myCobot 2806

Repeatability

Muka MK-SW-M20±0.1 mm
myCobot 280±0.5 mm

Mounting Options

Muka MK-SW-M20any_orientation
myCobot 280—

IP Rating

Muka MK-SW-M20IP54
myCobot 280—

Safety

Force/Torque Sensing

Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
myCobot 280none

Duty Cycle

Muka MK-SW-M2024 7 continuous
myCobot 280—

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
myCobot 280Yes

Offline Programming

Muka MK-SW-M20—
myCobot 280Yes

Programming Interface

Muka MK-SW-M20teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
myCobot 280code_python, code_ros

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Muka MK-SW-M20iso 9283 compatible
myCobot 280—

Integrated F/T Sensor

Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
myCobot 280—

Wrist Power Supply

Muka MK-SW-M2024V/1.5A
myCobot 280—

Software & Connectivity

SDK Languages

Muka MK-SW-M20C#, C++, Python, ROS
myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#

ROS Compatible

Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
myCobot 280Yes

Fieldbus Protocols

Muka MK-SW-M20Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP
myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS

Reliability

MTBF

Muka MK-SW-M20—
myCobot 280500 hrs

Commercial

Price (USD)

Muka MK-SW-M20$11,000
myCobot 280$449

Warranty

Muka MK-SW-M201 yrs
myCobot 280—

Lead Time

Muka MK-SW-M201.5 wks
myCobot 280—

	Muka MK-SW-M20cobotXiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. 31.5Product Score	myCobot 280cobotElephant Robotics 63.0Product Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	China
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2020
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD) (values differ)	$11,000	$449
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	6 kg	0.9 kg
Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	40 kg	0.3 kg
Reach (values differ)	—	280 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.1 mm	±0.5 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	any_orientation	—
IP Rating (values differ)	IP54	—
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	Yes	none
Duty Cycle (values differ)	24 7 continuous	—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable	Yes	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	Yes
Programming Interface (values differ)	teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui	code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	iso 9283 compatible	—
Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ)	Yes	—
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	24V/1.5A	—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages (values differ)	C#, C++, Python, ROS	Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
ROS Compatible	Yes	Yes
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP	TCP/IP, MODBUS
Reliability
MTBF (values differ)	—	500 hrs
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$11,000	$449
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	—
Lead Time (values differ)	1.5 wks	—

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Safety Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month

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Frequently asked

Who makes Muka MK-SW-M20 and myCobot 280?

Muka MK-SW-M20 is made by Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.. myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN.

How much does Muka MK-SW-M20 cost compared to myCobot 280?

Muka MK-SW-M20 is listed at $11,000. myCobot 280 is listed at $449.

How do Muka MK-SW-M20 and myCobot 280 compare on the Robolist Product Score?

Muka MK-SW-M20 scores 31/100. 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 Muka MK-SW-M20 compare to myCobot 280?

Muka MK-SW-M20 has a reach of 1854 mm. myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm.

Are Muka MK-SW-M20 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 Muka MK-SW-M20 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

Muka MK-SW-M20 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.