myCobot 280 vs YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer (SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerChina
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer2025
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerContact for quote
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer±0.04 mm
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer6
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280—
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerCE, ISO 10218-1
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Duty Cycle
- myCobot 280—
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizercontinuous 24 7
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerteach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerethercat
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerContact for quote
Warranty
- myCobot 280—
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 280 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE, ISO 10218-1 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, MODBUS | ethercat |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $449 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, 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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer is made by SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD., based in CN.
When were myCobot 280 and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer launched?
myCobot 280 launched in 2020. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer launched in 2025.
How do myCobot 280 and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer scores 24/100. 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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer has a reach of 1980 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer 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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer 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.