myCobot 280 vs WidowX
A sourced comparison, criterion by criterion. Every value links to the claim behind it, with its source and the date it was verified.
myCobot 280 (Elephant Robotics) and WidowX (Trossen Robotics) both belong to “Robot arm”. They are documented on 3 criteria in common, measured the same way: manufacturer suggested price, payload, public sdk.
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In short
Go for myCobot 280 if you want the lower price. On the other comparable criteria, neither stands out.
This verdict only uses the criteria in the table where “better” has an objective meaning, from the sourced values. It takes no account of design, of how a robot feels to use, or of any test Vuntum did not run.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | myCobot 280 | WidowX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer suggested price | US$799 (US)Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Elephant Robotics (pages produit officielles), published 14 February 2023.Verified on Advantage | US$4,995 (US)Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles), accessed 30 September 2026.Verified on |
| WeightDifferent measurement conditions or market: the values cannot be compared directly. | 780 gClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Elephant Robotics (pages produit officielles), published 17 March 2022.Verified on | 4 kgClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles), published 25 September 2026.Verified on |
| Payload | 250 gClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Elephant Robotics (pages produit officielles), published 9 March 2022.Verified on | 250 gClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles), accessed 30 September 2026.Verified on |
| Camera | Not disclosed | YesClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles), published 25 September 2026.Verified on |
| Teleoperation supported | Not disclosed | YesClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles), published 25 September 2026.Verified on |
| Public SDK | YesClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Elephant Robotics (pages produit officielles), published 28 September 2026.Verified on | YesClaimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Trossen Robotics (pages produit officielles), accessed 30 September 2026.Verified on |
| Operating system | Ubuntu Mate 20.04Claimed by the manufacturerClaimed by the manufacturer. Elephant Robotics (pages produit officielles), published 14 February 2023.Verified on | Not disclosed |
“Not disclosed” means that no validated source gives the value, never “no”. A manufacturer’s claim is not a test: the level of evidence is shown under every value.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, myCobot 280 or WidowX?
- myCobot 280: US$799, against US$4,995 for WidowX. Both prices are for the same market, in the same currency.
- On which criteria can myCobot 280 and WidowX be compared?
- On 3 criteria documented for both robots and measured the same way: manufacturer suggested price, payload and public sdk.
- Who makes myCobot 280 and WidowX?
- myCobot 280 is made by Elephant Robotics, WidowX by Trossen Robotics.
- Where do the values in this comparison come from?
- Every value links to a claim on the robot’s sheet, with its source, its level of evidence and the date it was verified. “Not disclosed” means that no validated source gives the value, never “no”.
Sourced comparisons
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“myCobot 280 vs WidowX”, Vuntum, updated 2 October 2026, https://vuntum.com/en/comparison/elephant-mycobot-280-vs-trossen-widowx
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Vuntum. (2026, October 2). myCobot 280 vs WidowX. https://vuntum.com/en/comparison/elephant-mycobot-280-vs-trossen-widowx