Elephant Robotics Mycobot-280-M5 | 6DOF | 280mm | 250g
Variants: myCobot -280-Pi
Mycobot-280-M5 – Desktop-Grade Precision 6-Axis Collaborative Robot
The Elephant Robotics Mycobot-280-M5 is a desktop-grade 6-axis collaborative robot weighing only 850g. It has an effective working radius of 280mm, maximum load of 250g, and repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.5mm. Equipped with a dual-ESP32 core controller (12V DC power), it supports drag teaching for easy trajectory recording and playback. Its base and end feature LEGO Technic interfaces, compatible with over ten end effectors (grippers, suction pumps, vision modules) and combinable with MYA GV chassis for composite robot setups.
Powered by an integrated control system, it enables extensive secondary development. It works with Windows/Linux/MacOS, offers open interfaces for Python/C++/C#/JavaScript (with full API library and sample code), and is deeply adapted to ROS1/ROS2 (supports Moveit path planning and Rviz simulation). It also provides Blockly graphical programming and UIFlow visual development. Communication is via USB Type-C; IO interfaces connect sensors/actuators, and it comes with an interactive CLI tool and low-code framework.
It suits university AI education, robot R&D, maker DIY, and lightweight automation, delivering a high-precision, flexible desktop solution for programming teaching, machine vision, and motion control research.
Highlights
Technical details
Technical details
The Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 M5 / Pi is a compact, lightweight 6-DOF collaborative robotic arm designed for education, prototyping, and light automation, combining portability with a highly flexible open-source ecosystem. Technically, it features a 280 mm working radius, 250 g payload, and ±0.5 mm repeatability, driven by six high-precision servo motors with magnetic encoders that ensure smooth motion and stable positioning. The system is available in two controller variants: the M5 version (ESP32-based) for embedded and IoT-focused applications, and the Pi version (Raspberry Pi 4B) for higher-level computing, AI, and vision integration. It offers rich hardware interfaces including USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and multiple GPIO/I/O ports, along with modular compatibility for grippers, suction pumps, and external devices.
Software details
Software details
On the software side, the platform supports a wide range of development environments including Python, C++, Arduino, and ROS1/ROS2, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced robotics developers. It also includes intuitive tools such as myBlockly for graphical programming and myStudio for firmware management and deployment, enabling quick setup and experimentation. The robot supports serial, TCP/IP, and Modbus communication, allowing seamless integration with PLCs, vision systems, and other automation equipment. With features like drag-and-teach, trajectory recording, cross-platform support (Windows/Linux/macOS), and an open architecture, the myCobot 280 M5/Pi is an ideal solution for robotics training, AI experimentation, and lightweight pick-and-place automation.
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