myCobot 280 vs Collaborative QF-A1018
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and Collaborative QF-A1018 (Qifan Future (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- Collaborative QF-A10180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- Collaborative QF-A1018Contact for quote
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- Collaborative QF-A1018ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- Collaborative QF-A10186
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- Collaborative QF-A1018CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- Collaborative QF-A1018Yes
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- Collaborative QF-A1018teach_pendant, no_code_gui
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- Collaborative QF-A1018—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- Collaborative QF-A1018Contact for quote
Warranty
- myCobot 280—
- Collaborative QF-A10181 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| 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) | $449 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.9 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| 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) | $449 | Contact for quote |
| 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, Max TCP Speed, Mounting Options, 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 myCobot 280 and Collaborative QF-A1018?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. Collaborative QF-A1018 is made by Qifan Future (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd.
How do myCobot 280 and Collaborative QF-A1018 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. Collaborative QF-A1018 scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are myCobot 280 and Collaborative QF-A1018 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 Collaborative QF-A1018?
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 Collaborative QF-A1018 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.