myCobot 280 vs RB10-1300
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and RB10-1300 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- RB10-1300South Korea
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- RB10-13002011
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- RB10-13000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- RB10-1300$33,000
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- RB10-1300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- RB10-13001,300 mm
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- RB10-1300±0.05 mm
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- RB10-130010 kg
IP Rating
- myCobot 280—
- RB10-1300IP66
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- RB10-13006
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- RB10-130037.1 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- RB10-1300ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- RB10-1300none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- myCobot 280—
- RB10-13001 hrs
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- RB10-1300—
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- RB10-1300—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- RB10-1300no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- myCobot 280—
- RB10-1300EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- RB10-1300—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- RB10-1300—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- RB10-1300—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- RB10-1300—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- RB10-1300$33,000
Warranty
- myCobot 280—
- RB10-13002 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $33,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 280 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 10 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | 37.1 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| 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 | $33,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, 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 RB10-1300?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. RB10-1300 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were myCobot 280 and RB10-1300 launched?
myCobot 280 launched in 2020. RB10-1300 launched in 2011.
How much does myCobot 280 cost compared to RB10-1300?
myCobot 280 is listed at $449. RB10-1300 is listed at $33,000.
How do myCobot 280 and RB10-1300 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. RB10-1300 scores 47/100. 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 RB10-1300?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. RB10-1300 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and RB10-1300 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 RB10-1300?
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 RB10-1300 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.