Mycobot 280
Compact six-axis desktop collaborative robot arm
$649
The myCobot 280 is a compact six-axis collaborative robot arm from Elephant Robotics, marketed as one of the smallest and lightest cobots and aimed at research, education, and maker use. It ships in several control-platform variants (M5Stack, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, and Arduino) and supports drag-and-teach operation plus visual and text-based programming. It integrates with common robotics ecosystems and a range of first-party end effectors and accessories.
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Estimated lead time: 2 weeks
Overview
The myCobot 280 is a compact, lightweight six-axis collaborative robot arm developed by Elephant Robotics, a robotics company founded in Shenzhen, China. It is positioned as an accessible desktop cobot for research, education, and hobbyist projects, and is described by the maker as among the smallest and lightest six-axis cobots available.
The arm is offered in several variants distinguished by their onboard control platform, including M5Stack, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson Nano, and Arduino. Each variant targets a different level of computing capability and integration, letting users pick a controller that matches their development environment.
The robot emphasizes ease of use, with a built-in drag-and-teach function, coordinate calibration, and the ability to operate without a separate PC. It supports both block-based visual programming and conventional languages, and integrates with mainstream robotics frameworks and a catalog of first-party accessories and end effectors.
Key Features
- Six-axis articulated design in a compact, lightweight desktop form factor
- Multiple control-platform variants (M5Stack, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Arduino) to suit different users
- Built-in drag-and-teach and coordinate calibration, with the ability to run without an attached PC
- Supports both block-based visual programming and text languages such as Python, C++, and Arduino
- Compatible with common robotics ecosystems and a range of first-party end effectors and accessories
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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.
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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