myCobot 280 vs UN-1500
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and UN-1500 (Shandong Cyber CNC Group Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- UN-1500China
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- UN-1500—
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- UN-15000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- UN-1500$4,500
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- UN-1500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- UN-1500—
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- UN-15001,850 mm
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- UN-150020 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- UN-15006
Max TCP Speed
- myCobot 280—
- UN-150010 m/s
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- UN-1500—
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280—
- UN-1500floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- UN-1500CE certification; RoHS certification; REACH certification
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- UN-1500none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- UN-1500Yes
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- UN-1500—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- UN-1500automatic operation
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- UN-1500—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- UN-1500—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- UN-1500—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- UN-1500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- UN-1500$4,500
Warranty
- myCobot 280—
- UN-15003 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | $4,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 280 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 20 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 10 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE certification; RoHS certification; REACH certification |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | automatic operation |
| 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 | $4,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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 UN-1500?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. UN-1500 is made by Shandong Cyber CNC Group Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does myCobot 280 cost compared to UN-1500?
myCobot 280 is listed at $449. UN-1500 is listed at $4,500.
How do myCobot 280 and UN-1500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. UN-1500 scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are myCobot 280 and UN-1500 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 UN-1500?
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 UN-1500 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.