Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 M5Stack 2023 - 6 DOF Collaborative Robotic Arm, Dual Screen is recognized by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) as one of the smallest and lightest 6-axis collaborative robotic arms in the world.

With a net weight of only 850 grams and a working radius of 280 mm, this desktop cobot is specially designed for robotics research, artificial intelligence education, DIY projects, and commercial prototyping applications.

Native integration with the M5Stack Atom screen and the M5Stack Core processor provides an interactive and intuitive control interface (Dual Screen Version), facilitating rapid operation for beginners as well as mechatronics engineers and advanced researchers.

Key advantages and technical performance mycobot 280 robotic arm

Compact and Ultralight Design: Weighs only 850 g, making it extremely portable, yet capable of handling and lifting payloads up to 250 g.

6 Degrees of Freedom (6 DOF) Kinematics: Articulated structure with 6 servo motors allows complex, flexible, and precise movements across 6 rotation axes.

Dual Screen Control: Equipped with an M5Stack (ESP32) control interface at the base and a secondary M5Stack Atom module at the end-effector for dynamic robot status display and direct interaction.

Software and Open-Source Compatibility: Full support for visual programming via myBlockly, as well as advanced development using Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, and ROS / ROS 2.

Simulation and Trajectory Planning: Supports MoveIt demos for advanced path planning and obstacle avoidance in a virtual environment.

Lego Interface & Extension Module: The end-effector features Lego-compatible connectors and electronic interfaces for easy mounting of accessories and sensors.

Centralized Management Software (myStudio): Provides a unified platform for firmware updates, calibration, support, and step-by-step guides.

Application domains and usage scenarios for mycobot 280 robotic arm

AI Education and Computer Vision: By integrating the optional AI Kit, the robot can execute object recognition, color/shape sorting, and face tracking tasks via Computer Vision algorithms.

Pick & Place Tasks: Precise handling of small objects by attaching various types of end-effectors (adaptive grippers, vacuum suction pumps, pen/stylus holders).

Complex Mobile Robotics: Can be mounted on the myAGV mobile navigation platform to create an autonomous mobile robot with 2D/3D mapping (SLAM) and navigation capabilities.

Writing, Drawing, and Engraving: Easy programming via the cursor slider control function or gesture-based learning (Drag & Teach).

Technical specifications mycobot 280 robotic arm

Degrees of freedom (DOF): 6 axes (6 high-precision servo motors)

Working Radius: 280 mm

Payload: 250 g

Weight: 850g (ultralight portable construction)

Supply voltage: 12V DC, 5A DC

Operating temperature: -5℃ ~ 45℃

Communication interface: USB Type-C

Main controller: M5Stack Core (ESP32-based, Dual-core 240MHz, with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support)

Dual Screen Interface: Integrated main screen on the M5Stack base + secondary M5Stack Atom screen mounted at the end-effector

Mechanical interface (End-Effector): Lego-compatible connector and flange for mounting accessories/effectors

Supported programming languages: Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, myBlockly (block-based visual programming), Arduino IDE

Software platforms & simulation environments: ROS (Robot Operating System), ROS 2, MoveIt (for advanced path planning and obstacle avoidance), myStudio (for management, firmware updates, and calibration)

Optional compatible accessories: Adaptive Gripper, Parallel Gripper, Flexible Gripper, Vertical Suction Pump, Dual-Vacuum Gripper, Flat Base, G-Shape Base, Camera Flange, Phone Holder, Pen Holder, Gamepad

Compatible mobile systems: Compatible with the myAGV 2023 autonomous mobile platform (forming a Compound Mobile Robot system with SLAM capabilities, 2D/3D navigation, and visualization)

Package contents and included accessories

1x Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 M5Stack 2023 collaborative robotic arm

1x Power adapter (12V DC, 5A)

1x Power cable

1x USB Type-C data cable

1x Set of Lego-compatible connectors / fixing pins

1x Quick installation guide