myCobot 280 vs iLoabot-M
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and iLoabot-M (Senad Robot (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- iLoabot-MChina
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- iLoabot-M2023
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- iLoabot-M0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- iLoabot-M$166,500
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- iLoabot-MACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- iLoabot-M100 kg
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- iLoabot-M1,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- iLoabot-M—
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- iLoabot-M—
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- iLoabot-M800 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- iLoabot-MISO, CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- iLoabot-Mnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- iLoabot-M—
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- iLoabot-M—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- iLoabot-M—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- iLoabot-M—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- iLoabot-M—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- iLoabot-M—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- iLoabot-M—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- iLoabot-M$166,500
Warranty
- myCobot 280—
- iLoabot-M1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $166,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 100 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | 800 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO, CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | — |
| 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 | $166,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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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 iLoabot-M?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. iLoabot-M is made by Senad Robot (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were myCobot 280 and iLoabot-M launched?
myCobot 280 launched in 2020. iLoabot-M launched in 2023.
How much does myCobot 280 cost compared to iLoabot-M?
myCobot 280 is listed at $449. iLoabot-M is listed at $166,500.
How do myCobot 280 and iLoabot-M compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. iLoabot-M scores 56/100. 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 iLoabot-M?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. iLoabot-M has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and iLoabot-M 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 iLoabot-M?
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 iLoabot-M 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.