#69 of 200 ranked Cobot robots (448 listed)
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Overview
myCobot 280 is a compact, lightweight collaborative robot arm designed for robotics research, artificial intelligence education, as well as DIY and commercial explorations. It weighs less than a kilogram, features 6 degrees of freedom, and supports Python and ROS. It can use a variety of grippers and end-effectors, and can lift and move objects up to 250 grams.
Flagship features
- Supports multiple development platforms including Windows, Linux, and MacOS
- Compatible with development software like myBlockly, myStudio, Mind+, UiFlow, and Arduino
- Features dual-mode Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity for flexible operation
- Ideal for educational purposes and light industrial applications
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Six axis collaborative
- 6
- Yes
- None
- Yes
- Drag & Teach
- Yes
- Yes
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- 0.25 kg
- 280 mm
- ±0.5 mm
- 0.85 kg
Carries more than 0% of 430 Cobot robots with this spec
Reaches further than 0% of 402 Cobot robots with this spec
More precise than 2% of 372 Cobot robots with this spec
Heavier than 2% of 259 Cobot robots with this spec
Company profile
- Recorded funding
- US$14.1M· 1 round
- Founded
- around 2016
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- palletizing,pick and place,bin picking,arc welding,screw driving,gluing dispensing,pcb assembly,visual inspection,polishing,machine tending,packaging,lab automation
- tabletop
Sensing & perception1
- No
Controls & integration2
- wifi,bluetooth,usb
- code python,code ros,drag and drop
Buying & support2
- 40-80K
- Availability Status
- available
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2016FundingFounded and joined HAX
- 2016MilestoneCompany founded in Shenzhen
- Not yet on fileMilestonemechArm series ROS support documented
- Not yet on fileMilestonemechArm product page published
- Not yet on fileLaunchmyCobot 280 Pi product page and Raspberry Pi cobot positioning
- Not yet on fileMilestoneRaspberry Pi forum discussion of myCobot-Pi 280
- Not yet on fileDeploymentHackster setup guide for myCobot 280 Pi
- Not yet on fileMilestonemyCobot 280 product family listing
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Elephant Robotics in the news
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- Aug 4Elephant Robotics Brings Open Robotics Platforms and Embodied AI Innovations to IROS 2026
- Jul 29Elephant Robotics Unveils ultraArm P1 to Bridge Robotics Education and Advanced Automation Development
- Jul 9Empowering STEM Education and Research in the Americas: Elephant Robotics Introduces Integrated Educational Robotics Solutions
Elephant Robotics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the myCobot 280?
- The myCobot 280 is developed by Elephant Robotics, based in China.
- What type of robot is the myCobot 280?
- The myCobot 280 is a Cobot made by Elephant Robotics.
- How much does the myCobot 280 cost?
- The myCobot 280 is priced at US$639–849.
- When was the myCobot 280 launched?
- The myCobot 280 was launched in 2020.
- What are the key specifications of the myCobot 280?
- Key specifications of the myCobot 280: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 0.25 kg, reach 280 mm, repeatability ±0.5 mm.
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