myCobot 280 vs YuMi

Q: Who makes myCobot 280 and YuMi?

myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, based in CN. YuMi is made by ABB, based in CH.

Q: When were myCobot 280 and YuMi launched?

myCobot 280 launched in 2020. YuMi launched in 2011.

Q: How do myCobot 280 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?

myCobot 280 scores 64.7 on the Robo Score. YuMi scores 75.4. 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Side-by-side comparison of myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and YuMi (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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myCobot 28064.7

YuMi75.4

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

myCobot 280$639–$849 USD
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

Availability Status

myCobot 280ACTIVE
YuMiACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

myCobot 280±0.5 mm
YuMi±0.02 mm

IP Rating

myCobot 280—
YuMiIP30

Reach

myCobot 280280 mm
YuMi560 mm

Payload

myCobot 2800.3 kg
YuMi0.5 kg

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$639–$849 USD
YuMi$40,000–$51,000 USD

CaaS / Month

myCobot 280—
YuMi$1,000

	myCobot 280cobotElephant Robotics 64.7Robo Score	YuMicobotABB 75.4Robo Score
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 (values differ)	$639–$849 USD	$40,000–$51,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.5 mm	±0.02 mm
IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	—	IP30
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	280 mm	560 mm
Payload (values differ)	0.3 kg	0.5 kg
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)	$639–$849 USD	$40,000–$51,000 USD
CaaS / Month (values differ)	—	$1,000

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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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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	myCobot 280	YuMi
Investment	$744	$45,500
Payback period	< 1 mo	10.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$249,256	$204,500
ROI (5 yr)	+33505%	+449%

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.

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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 do myCobot 280 and YuMi compare on the Robo Score?

myCobot 280 scores 64.7 on the Robo Score. YuMi scores 75.4. 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 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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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 Robo Score is calculated.