Mycobot 280
Compact 6-DOF collaborative robotic arm for education
$599 – $799
The Mycobot 280 is a lightweight, desktop-sized collaborative robotic arm designed for educational institutions, researchers, and hobbyists. With 6 degrees of freedom and a 280mm working radius, it offers precision manipulation capabilities in a compact form factor. The robot supports multiple programming environments including Python, ROS, and Arduino, making it ideal for learning robotics fundamentals and rapid prototyping.
Released: 2020
Estimated lead time: 2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the Mycobot 280 cost?
- The Mycobot 280 is priced from $599 to $799 USD. Contact Robozaps for current pricing, volume discounts, and financing options.
- Is the Mycobot 280 available for commercial deployment?
- The Mycobot 280 is widely deployed commercially with proven production track record. For lead times, evaluation units, and procurement, contact the Robozaps team.
- Who manufactures the Mycobot 280?
- The Mycobot 280 is manufactured by Elephant Robotics. Elephant Robotics is a technology company specializing in collaborative robots and robotics education solutions. Founded in 2016, the company develops compact, affordable robotic arms like the myCobot series and humanoid robots, targeting education, research, and light industrial applications. They focus on making robotics more accessible through user-friendly products that bridge professional and educational markets. Robozaps is an independent broker that can help you source, evaluate, and deploy robots from leading manufacturers including Elephant Robotics.
- What type of robot is the Mycobot 280?
- The Mycobot 280 is categorised as: Robotic Arms, Educational Robots. Robozaps can help you identify the right robot category and vendor for your specific application.
- What are the key specifications of the Mycobot 280?
- Key technical specifications for the Mycobot 280 include: Weight: 0.85 kg, Degrees of Freedom: 6, Payload Capacity: 0.25 kg. Full specs are available on this page. Contact Robozaps for a detailed datasheet.
Videos
Deployment Evidence
myCobot 280 — Elephant Robotics Official Page
myCobot 280 is Elephant Robotics' flagship education robot arm; widely sold globally with ROS 1/2 support and MoveIt integration at an accessible price point for education.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Windows, macOS, ROS 1 (Noetic), ROS 2 (Humble), Python, C++, Arduino
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 72 hrs | — |
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | USB, Bluetooth, WiFi |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Payload Capacity | 0.25 kg |
| Reach | 280 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.5 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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