myCobot 280 M5Stack
The myCobot 280 M5Stack is a compact, 6-degree-of-freedom collaborative robotic arm developed by Elephant Robotics, weighing approximately 850 grams with a 280 mm reach and 250 gram payload capacity. Designed primarily for educational and research applications, it features multiple compute variants and support for Python, myBlockly, and ROS programming interfaces.
Overview and Use Cases
The myCobot 280 M5Stack is a small-scale collaborative robot arm manufactured by Elephant Robotics, a robotics company founded in 2016 and based in Shenzhen, China. The robot is intended for robotics research, artificial intelligence education, DIY projects, and light commercial applications. As of early 2024, over 10,000 units have been sold across more than 50 countries.
Key Capabilities
- Degrees of Freedom: 6-axis articulated arm
- Control Architecture: Built around an M5Stack ESP32 dual-core microcontroller with multiple compute variants available (M5Stack, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Arduino)
- Programming Interfaces:
- Python (via pymycobot library)
- myBlockly visual programming
- ROS (Robot Operating System)
- Smartphone app control
- Gamepad remote control
- Repeatability: ±0.5 mm
Specifications
- Weight: Approximately 850 grams (under 1 kg)
- Reach: 280 mm
- Payload Capacity: 250 grams
- Compute Variants: M5Stack, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, and Arduino versions
Price Variants
Pricing for different configurations ranges from approximately $599 USD for the Arduino variant to $849 USD for the Jetson Nano variant, with an all-in-one suite available at approximately $1,418 USD.
Applications
The myCobot 280 M5Stack is utilized in educational settings for robotics and AI instruction, research projects requiring compact collaborative manipulation, prototyping and DIY robotics projects, and light industrial or commercial tasks suited to its payload and reach specifications.
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