myCobot 280 vs Unitree D1
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and Unitree D1 (Evergreen Chemicals Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- Unitree D1—
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- Unitree D1—
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- Unitree D10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- Unitree D1$3,600
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- Unitree D1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- Unitree D11 kg
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- Unitree D1670 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- Unitree D17
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- Unitree D1±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- Unitree D12.4 kg
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- Unitree D1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- Unitree D1—
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- Unitree D1—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- Unitree D1code_ros
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- Unitree D1—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- Unitree D1Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- Unitree D1—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- Unitree D1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- Unitree D1$3,600
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $3,600 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | 670 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Safety | ||
| 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 | code_ros |
| 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 | $3,600 |
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, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 and Unitree D1?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. Unitree D1 is made by Evergreen Chemicals Co., Ltd..
How much does myCobot 280 cost compared to Unitree D1?
myCobot 280 is listed at $449. Unitree D1 is listed at $3,600.
How do myCobot 280 and Unitree D1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. Unitree D1 scores 28/100. 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 Unitree D1?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. Unitree D1 has a reach of 670 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and Unitree D1 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 Unitree D1?
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 Unitree D1 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.