The myCobot 280 Jetson Nano is a 6-axis (6 DOF) collaborative robotic arm, developed through an official partnership between Elephant Robotics and NVIDIA. This version utilizes the NVIDIA Jetson Nano platform as its primary processing unit, making it an ideal choice for advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, image processing, and Machine Learning.

Designed for education, research, and rapid prototyping, the robot comes pre-installed with a rich development environment including ROS, Python, and myBlockly. Its compact design and modular structure allow for easy integration into various scenarios, from school laboratories to light assembly lines.

Technical Specifications

Robotic Arm

Degrees of Freedom (DOF): 6

Working Radius (Reach): 280 mm

Payload: 250 g

Net Weight: 1030 g (some ultra-light versions mention 850 g without accessories)

Positioning Repeatability: +/- 0.5 mm

Max Joint Speed: 165 degrees/s

Working Temperature: -5°C to 45°C

Estimated Lifespan: 500 hours (under standard operating conditions)

Power Supply: DC 12V / 5A (max 60W)

Main Control Unit (NVIDIA Jetson Nano)

CPU: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 @ 1.43 GHz

GPU: 128-core NVIDIA Maxwell (architecture optimized for AI)

RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4 (Standard for SKU 4010100018 to ensure optimal ROS performance)

Storage: MicroSD slot for OS and data

Operating System: Ubuntu 18.04 / 20.04 (Mate) with pre-installed ROS

Secondary Controller (End Effector)

Chip: M5Stack Atom (ESP32)

Screen/Indicator: 5x5 RGB LED Matrix

Interface: USB-C, additional GPIO pins

Interfaces and Connectivity

USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 (for cameras, keyboards, mice)

Video: 1x micro-HDMI

Networking: Gigabit Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G, Bluetooth 4.2

Extensions: LEGO-compatible interface at the base and end-effector for easy mounting of sensors and tools

GPIO: 40 pins available on the Jetson Nano board

Software and Programming

Supported Languages: Python, C++, C#, JavaScript.

Development Platforms:

myBlockly: Visual block-based programming for beginners.

ROS (Robot Operating System): Native support for simulations and complex control (ROS1 and ROS2).

myStudio: Official software for firmware updates and calibration.

AI Libraries: Full compatibility with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV for facial recognition, color tracking, and autonomous sorting.