myCobot 280 vs YuMi
Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- myCobot 280China
- YuMiSwitzerland
Year First Available
- myCobot 2802020
- YuMi2011
Verified Deployments
- myCobot 2800 Deployments
- YuMi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- YuMi$56,316
Availability Status
- myCobot 280ACTIVE
- YuMiACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- myCobot 280280 mm
- YuMi560 mm
Repeatability
- myCobot 280±0.5 mm
- YuMi±0.02 mm
Payload
- myCobot 2800.3 kg
- YuMi0.5 kg
IP Rating
- myCobot 280—
- YuMiIP30
Degrees of Freedom
- myCobot 2806
- YuMi14
Max TCP Speed
- myCobot 280—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- myCobot 2800.9 kg
- YuMi38 kg
Mounting Options
- myCobot 280—
- YuMifloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- myCobot 280—
- YuMiCat2 PLc
Force/Torque Sensing
- myCobot 280none
- YuMinone
TCP Speed (Collaborative)
- myCobot 280—
- YuMi1.5 m/s
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- myCobot 280Yes
- YuMiYes
Offline Programming
- myCobot 280Yes
- YuMiNo
Programming Interface
- myCobot 280code_python, code_ros
- YuMiLead-Through Programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- myCobot 280—
- YuMiiso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- myCobot 280—
- YuMiYes
Wrist Power Supply
- myCobot 280—
- YuMi24V; 1A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- myCobot 280Python, JavaScript, C++, C#
- YuMi—
ROS Compatible
- myCobot 280Yes
- YuMi—
Fieldbus Protocols
- myCobot 280TCP/IP, MODBUS
- YuMiEthernet, Fieldbus
Digital Twin Support
- myCobot 280—
- YuMiYes
Reliability
MTBF
- myCobot 280500 hrs
- YuMi—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- myCobot 280$449
- YuMi$56,316
CaaS / Month
- myCobot 280—
- YuMi$1,000
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $56,316 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 280 mm | 560 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 0.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 14 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 0.9 kg | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Cat2 PLc |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| TCP Speed (Collaborative) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | code_python, code_ros | Lead-Through Programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V; 1A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, JavaScript, C++, C# | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, MODBUS | Ethernet, Fieldbus |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 500 hrs | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $449 | $56,316 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes myCobot 280 and YuMi?
myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.
When were myCobot 280 and YuMi launched?
myCobot 280 launched in 2020. YuMi launched in 2011.
How much does myCobot 280 cost compared to YuMi?
myCobot 280 is listed at $449. YuMi is listed at $56,316.
How do myCobot 280 and YuMi compare on the Robolist Product Score?
myCobot 280 scores 63/100. YuMi scores 59/100. 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 YuMi?
myCobot 280 has a reach of 280 mm. YuMi has a reach of 559 mm.
Are myCobot 280 and YuMi 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 YuMi?
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 YuMi 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.