myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi (Elephant Robotics) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiChina
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi2023
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi$799–$1,125 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi±0.5 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
IP Rating
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
- YuMiIP30
Reach
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi280 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Payload
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0.3 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi6
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi0.9 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pifloor, ceiling, wall, rail
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pinone
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Duty Cycle
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pishift limited
- YuMi—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Piteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Piiso 9283 compatible
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pimanual
- YuMi—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiPython, C++, URScript
- YuMi—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- myCobot 280 Raspberry PiYes
- YuMiYes
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi500 hrs
- YuMi—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi$799–$1,125 USD
- YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi—
- YuMi$1,000
Lead Time
- myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi2 wks
- YuMi—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $799–$1,125 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 280 mm | 560 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 0.5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall, rail | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | shift limited | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | iso 9283 compatible | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, URScript | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $799–$1,125 USD | $40,000–$51,000 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 2 wks | — |
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, Path Accuracy, Warranty
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi | YuMi |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $962 | $45,500 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 10.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,038 | $204,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +25888% | +449% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi and YuMi?
myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi and YuMi launched?
myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi launched in 2023. YuMi launched in 2011.
How do myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?
myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi scores 60.9 on the Robo Score. YuMi scores 75.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi compare to YuMi?
myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi has a reach of 280 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi and YuMi 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 myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi and YuMi?
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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myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi vs YuMi 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 Robo Score is calculated.