Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 Robot Arm (Raspberry Pi)

The net weight of myCobot-280 is 850g, the payload is 250g, and the working range is 280mm. This is a compact but powerful collaborative robot. It has rich software and hardware interaction methods and diversified compatible expansion interfaces. The open-source robotic arm supports multi-platform secondary development, effectively helping users realize multi-scenario application development.

Feature

How to control myCobot-280?

• Learn by Hand: Get rid of the traditional point saving mode, myCobot supports drag trial teaching to record the saved track and saves up to 60mins different tracks making it easy and fun for new players to learn.
• You can use the digital pins on the robot to make it communicate with other devices, for example, Arduino(tutorial)
• With Myblockly, our free desktop application, Mind+ UiFlow robotic programs without any prior programming knowledge. You can also use RoboFlow, our software of industrial robots.
• Advanced Users: develop your own controller (use a computer mouse, a keyboard, a game controller or Leap Motion to control myCobot according to your preferences and needs), use our API (Python, C++, C#, Javascript) to control myCobot directly or remotely or dive directly into the ROS code, which is open-source.

Specifications

Difference

What are the differences between myCobot-M5, myCobot-Pi, myCobot-Jetson Nano, and myCobot for Arduino?

A robotic arm is a type of mechanical arm. It is usually programmable and assembles functions of a human arm. Such anarm is typically connected by joints that allow rotation or translational displacement.

Robotic arms are irreplaceable devices capable of performing a specific task or job quickly, efficiently, and with extreme accuracy in the modern production process. The earliest research on robotic arms dates back to the 1940s when US Argonne and Oak Ridge National Laboratories used remote robotic arms to deal with radioactive materials. After seventy year's development, robotic arms become one of the most common mechanical devices used in cutting, assembling, palletizing, spraying, and other occasions, and in medical surgery, aerospace exploration, military reconnaissance, etc.

myCobot-M5 introduced by the year 2020 with M5 Stack Atom & Basic ESP32 with dual display screens, supporting the faster visual operation and monitoring work status, so programming MyCobot-M5 is simple and easy for every user. Based on M5 Stack Atom & Basic ESP32 providing a full range of IoT modules from main controllers, communication modules to the sensors and actuators, Mycobot-M5 is suited for users emphasizing high performance, reliability, and scalability. Practical cases range from studio helpers that can deliver tools to kitchen assistants that can cookcakes. On M5 Stack open platform, users can browse and search for open source hardware, API interface and diverse cooperation forms in a more cost-effective way.

myCobot-Pi introduced with Raspberry Pi 4B with 1.5GHz 4 core CPU, running on Debian/Ubuntu platform. Built-in ROS and blockly visual programming enable Mycobot-Pi to operate with relatively high scalability. It is regarded as the most affordable portable processor. As Raspberry Pi aims to promote basic computer science education in schools with low-cost hardware and free software, users can enjoy a friendly educational community with the help of the Raspberry Pi press and Raspberry Pi foundation. With numerous books for computing gaming and the inspirational community in an easy-to-use platform of Raspberry Pi, this version is suitable for users ranging from beginners who want to learn python or set up a lightweight platform, to STEM educators and institutions for further research.

myCobot-Jetson Nano Based on the Jetson Nano AI board and equipped with a camera, myCobot 280 Jetson Nano is capable of quick image processing, robotic algorithm developments, ROS simulation learning, etc. Being a powerful small artificial intelligence computer, it can be started by simply inserting a microSD card with a system image, which simplifies beginners' development. Besides, the Jetson Nano board includes a higher-performance and more powerful GPU (graphics processing unit), which leads to better outcomes in eye-in-hand robot projects compared with my robot Pi making more advanced R&Dpossible. Combined with Nvidia's powerful SDKs such as Deepstream, Vision AI applications and services, it is an ideal version to deepen AI and robotics learning for developers. This boosts the potential of the myCobot-Jetson Nano's secondary development.

myCobot for Arduino Compatible with multiple Arduino or Arduino-like boards and extensions. Arduino software is easy-to-use for beginners, yet flexible enough for advanced users. While most other microcontrollers systems are limited to Windows, the Arduino Software (IDE) runs on cross platforms including Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Linux OS. This version focuses on the integrity of robotic arms and pays more attention to improving the simplicity of research and development of users. With a range of Arduino boards (e.g. MKR WiFi 1010, UNO, Mega 2560, etc ) and extensible software to choose from, developers and designers can make their unique myCobot to meet their demands. As myCobot for Arduino provides a more open clear development environment, developers can even design their boards without necessarily relying on PCB'A (Printed Circuit Board Assembly). Furthermore, for teachers looking to bring some innovation into classrooms, Arduino Education is ready to empower educators with necessary hardware and software tools.

Available Accessoiries

myCobot - Flat Base

myCobot-Flat Base is the base for collaborative robots from Elephant Robotics. (Fit for ER myCobot 280 M5, ER myCobot 280 Pi.) Flat Base myCobot can be fixed by inserting the Lego connectors into the baseplate and the bottom of the robot arm. Let you focus more on operating the robotic arm for creation and research. It is recommended to use it on smooth desktops such as glass, marble, etc. Test the adhesion of the desktop before use.

• Simple and Robust Robotic Base. The flat base is ideal for the robotic arm. It can hold the robotic arm very well. So you can focus more on creation and research.
• Compact and Does Not Take Up Space. The compact design and small volume let you don't worry about taking up too much space on the table.
• Move Freely. The flat base allows you to move arbitrarily on a flat desktop.
• Easy to Use. It installs in minutes on the Robot arm, please check the instructions.
• Lightweight and Easy to Carry. It weighs only 60g, which is very light so that you can carry it easily.

myCobot - G Shape Base

myCobot- G Shape Base is the base for collaborative robots from Elephant Robotics. It can help you fix the robotic arm firmly. Let you focus more on operating the robotic arm for creation and research.

• Simple and Robust Robotic Base. The G Shape Base is ideal for the robotic arm. It can hold the robotic arm very well. So you can focus more on creation and research.
• Compact and Does Not Take Up Space. The compact design and small volume let you don't worry about taking up too much space on the table.
• More Flexibility. The G shape base can be used on any edge of the desktop, giving you more flexibility.
• Easy to Use. It installs in minutes on the Robot arm, please check the instructions.
• Lightweight and Easy to Carry. It weighs only 100g, which is very light so that you can carry it easily.

Adaptive Gripper

Adaptive Gripper is the grippers for collaborative robots from Elephant Robotics. Used for myCobot 280 M5Stack, myCobot 280 Pi, MyCobot 280 For Arduino, myCobot 280 Jetson Nano,myPalletizer 260 M5Stack, myPalletizer 260 Pi, mechArm 270 M5, mechArm 270 Pi,myBuddy 280. 2-Finger adaptive gripper enables both internal and external parallel gripping, as well as a unique encompassing grip mode. It picks up any object of any shape and doesn't let go. Use it to accomplish a complete lineup of applications with a fast time-to-production?no robotics expertise required. It is key to a highly flexible and reliable robotic cell.

• Simple and Robust Robotic Hand. The Adaptive Gripper is ideal for advanced manufacturing and robotic research. It adapts to the object's shape for a solid grip, so you can focus on the task and not the grasping.
• Full Control, Versatile Gripper. Simply adjust the gripper's position, speed, and force until it grasps your object perfectly.
  Can detect whether the part is picked and verify the size of the part.
• High Repeat Positioning Accuracy. Repeated positioning accuracy can reach 1mm, fast closing can be achieved.
• Easy to Integrate, Easy to Use. It installs in minutes on the Robot arm from elephant robotics, and our Gripper makes its configuration and programming fast and intuitive.
• Dynamic Torque Adjustment. Objects within the rated load weight and size can be clamped by adaptive width.

Suction Pump

The suction Pump is very efficient for fast and reliable pick and place and allows you to pick some objects that a normal gripper can't pick. Such as taking out the cover of a flat box, moving soda cans from the top, and picking and placing large objects on a flat surface.

• Easy to Use.
• Strong Suction.
• Full Control and Versatile.
• Small Size and Saving Installation Space.
• Simple and Robust Robotic Suction Pump.