Elephant Robotics myCobot 280
Elephant Robotics · Starting from $799 · Get a current price · Simulate it first
Overview
Elephant Robotics' desktop 6-axis arm for education, makers and light prototyping: 250 g payload, 280 mm working radius, ±0.5 mm positioning accuracy, 860 g weight. The Pi 2023 version carries a Raspberry Pi 4B in its base and runs Ubuntu Mate 20.04; ROS 1/2, Python and myBlockly are supported.
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Four cobots on the same palletizing task, simulated before purchase.
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Software & 3D models
- URDF: yes
- MuJoCo: yes
- Isaac Sim (USD): not found
- Gazebo: yes
- CAD (STEP): not found
- SDK: yes
- ROS: yes
- ROS 2: yes
- RoboDK: not found
Checked 2026-10-17. Links are not published; we share them with clients.
Variants & pricing
| Variant | Status | Available | Current price |
|---|---|---|---|
| myCobot 280 Pi 2023 | available | — | $799 |
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Full price history
| Price | Date | Variant | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $799 | 2026-10-17 | myCobot 280 Pi 2023 | Elephant Robotics official store | USD 799.00 for 'myCobot 280 PI 2023'; the official product page also lists $799. Shopify product JSON shows 'InStock'. |
Sensors
- 12-bit magnetic joint encoders
Locomotion
desktop mount
Manipulation
Arms: 6 DOF · Hands: Interchangeable end tools (grippers, suction pump) sold separately
Use cases
education, research, prototyping, maker projects
Software
OS: Ubuntu Mate 20.04 · SDK: ✓ · ROS: ✓ · Open source: ✗ · Languages: Python, myBlockly
Key facts
- Specs page (fetched 2026-10-17): 6 DOF, 250 g payload, 280 mm working radius, positioning accuracy ±0.5 mm, 860 g weight, 500 h working lifespan, DC 12 V 5 A input.
- Joint ranges: J1-J5 ±165°, J6 ±179°. Control modes: angle, coordinate, potentiometer, radian. Software: ROS 1/2, Python, myBlockly.
- The product page also lists M5, Jetson Nano and Arduino versions of the myCobot 280; only the Pi 2023 version is documented here. The other versions' specs and prices were not verified.
- Repeatability is published as 'positioning accuracy' ±0.5 mm; it is not an ISO 9283 figure.
- Product photo: official store image of the Pi version, cropped to remove the 'Powered by Raspberry Pi' badge; light grey studio background.
- year_available is empty: '2023' appears only in the product name, no page gives a date.
About Elephant Robotics
Maker of desktop and compact robot arms for education, makers and research, including the myCobot line. Sells direct through its own online store with ROS and Python support.
https://www.elephantrobotics.com · Founded: None · HQ: Shenzhen, China
Last updated: 2026-10-17 · Full dataset (CSV/JSON, CC BY 4.0)