myCobot 280 vs Niryo Ned2
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and Niryo Ned2 (Niryo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- Niryo Ned2France
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- Niryo Ned2—
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- Niryo Ned20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- Niryo Ned2Contact for quote
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- Niryo Ned2ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- Niryo Ned2—
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- Niryo Ned2—
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- Niryo Ned26
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- Niryo Ned2—
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- Niryo Ned2—
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280—
- Niryo Ned2floor, table
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- Niryo Ned2software only
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- Niryo Ned2teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- myCobot 280—
- Niryo Ned2iso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- myCobot 280—
- Niryo Ned2manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- myCobot 280—
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- Niryo Ned2Python, C++, ROS
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- Niryo Ned2—
Digital Twin Support
- myCobot 280—
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- Niryo Ned2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- Niryo Ned2Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, table |
| Safety | ||
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | software only |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# | Python, C++, ROS |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, MODBUS | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $449 | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, Safety Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Wrist Power Supply, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 and Niryo Ned2?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. Niryo Ned2 is made by Niryo, based in FR.
How do myCobot 280 and Niryo Ned2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. Niryo Ned2 scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of myCobot 280 compare to Niryo Ned2?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. Niryo Ned2 has a reach of 440 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and Niryo Ned2 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 and Niryo Ned2?
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
myCobot 280 vs Niryo Ned2 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.