Mycobot 280
Elephant Robotics

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

Scaled Deployment

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.

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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.

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Deployment Readiness

57
/100
Commercial Availability
9/10
Certification & Safety
6/10
SDK/API Maturity
8/10
Deployment Evidence
—/10
Integrator Ecosystem
7/10
Service & Support
6/10
Maintenance
5/10
Financing
8/10

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

Global
TierResponse TimeSLA
Standard72 hrs

Specifications

Connectivity

CommunicationUSB, Bluetooth, WiFi

Mechanics

Degrees of Freedom6
LocomotionStationary

Performance

Payload Capacity0.25 kg
Reach280 mm
Repeatability0.5 mm

Physical

Weight0.85 kg

Software

SDK SupportYes
ROS CompatibleYes

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