myCobot 280 vs WELD-1000
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and WELD-1000 (Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine 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
- WELD-1000—
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- WELD-1000—
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- WELD-10000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- WELD-1000$4,100–$8,000
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- WELD-1000ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- WELD-10001,000 kg
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- WELD-1000—
Max TCP Speed
- myCobot 280—
- WELD-10005 m/s
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- WELD-1000—
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- WELD-10006
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- WELD-1000±0.5 mm
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280—
- WELD-1000floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- WELD-1000ISO
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- WELD-1000none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- WELD-1000Yes
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- WELD-1000No
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- WELD-1000drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- WELD-1000—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- WELD-1000—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- WELD-1000—
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- WELD-1000—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- WELD-1000$4,100–$8,000
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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 | $4,100–$8,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.9 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 280 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.5 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO |
| 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 (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, MODBUS | — |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $4,100–$8,000 |
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, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 and WELD-1000?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. WELD-1000 is made by Jiangsu Thinkmotion Intelligent Machine Technology Co., Ltd..
How do myCobot 280 and WELD-1000 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. WELD-1000 scores 0/100. 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 WELD-1000?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. WELD-1000 has a reach of 781 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and WELD-1000 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 WELD-1000?
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 WELD-1000 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.