myCobot 280 vs TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50 (FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & 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
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50China
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50Contact for quote
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50Contact for quote
Warranty
- myCobot 280—
- TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-501 yrs
| TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50cobotFOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 30.9Product Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | 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 Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | 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 (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (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, Safety 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 TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50 is made by FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do myCobot 280 and TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50 scores 31/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are myCobot 280 and TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50 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 TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50?
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 TFD-RP4-2200-30 TFD-RP4-2200-50 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.