myCobot 280 vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and UR10e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- myCobot 280$639–$849 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- UR10e33.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- myCobot 280—
- UR10e1 m/s
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- UR10e10 kg
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- UR10e1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- UR10e6
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- UR10e±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280—
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- myCobot 280—
- UR10eIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- UR10ewrist external
Duty Cycle
- myCobot 280—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- myCobot 280—
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- myCobot 280—
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- myCobot 280—
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- myCobot 280—
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- UR10e—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- myCobot 280—
- UR10eYes
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- UR10e—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$639–$849 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $639–$849 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 0.9 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | wrist external |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# | Python, C++, URScript, .NET |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, MODBUS | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $639–$849 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | myCobot 280 | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $744 | $46,153 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,256 | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +33505% | +442% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 and UR10e?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were myCobot 280 and UR10e launched?
myCobot 280 launched in 2020. UR10e launched in 2008.
How do myCobot 280 and UR10e compare on the Robo Score?
myCobot 280 scores 64.7 on the Robo Score. UR10e scores 75.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of myCobot 280 compare to UR10e?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. UR10e has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and UR10e 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 UR10e?
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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myCobot 280 vs UR10e 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 Robo Score is calculated.