myCobot 280 vs TM14S
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and TM14S (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- TM14STaiwan
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- TM14S2012
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- TM14S0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- TM14S$23,000–$28,380
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- TM14SACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- TM14S14 kg
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- TM14S33 kg
Max TCP Speed
- myCobot 280—
- TM14S0.1 m/s
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- TM14S1,100 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- TM14S6
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- TM14S±0.05 mm
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- TM14SCE, ISO 10218-1, ISO 13849-1, UL, CSA
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- TM14Snone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- TM14SYes
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- TM14SNo
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- TM14Sdrag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- TM14S—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- TM14SYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- TM14S—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- TM14S—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- TM14S$23,000–$28,380
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $23,000–$28,380 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 14 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.9 kg | 33 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | 1,100 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE, ISO 10218-1, ISO 13849-1, UL, CSA |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# | — |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, MODBUS | — |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $23,000–$28,380 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 and TM14S?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. TM14S is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were myCobot 280 and TM14S launched?
myCobot 280 launched in 2020. TM14S launched in 2012.
How do myCobot 280 and TM14S compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. TM14S scores 46/100. 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 TM14S?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. TM14S has a reach of 1902 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and TM14S 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 TM14S?
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 TM14S 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.