myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi
Built by Elephant Robotics · China· Launched 2023
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Overview
A desktop collaborative robot arm based on Raspberry Pi 4B microprocessor with Ubuntu 18.04, designed for practical teaching and robotic algorithm development. Features a working radius of 280mm, 250g payload capacity, and supports multiple programming languages including Python, C++, and ROS. Equipped with open-source Linux ecosystem, myBlockly programming, drag-and-teach functionality, camera support, and various sensors for color visual tracking, QR code and gesture recognition.
Flagship features
- Open-source software and development community
- Supports ROS 1 and ROS 2
- Includes detailed Gitbook tutorials for setup and programming
- Compatible with various grippers and accessories for diverse applications
- Used in educational and research institutions globally
- Lifetime customer support available
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Six axis collaborative
- 6
- Yes
- None
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
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- 0.25 kg
- 280 mm
- ±0.5 mm
- 0.86 kg
Carries more than 0% of 430 Cobot robots with this spec
Reaches further than 0% of 402 Cobot robots with this spec
More precise than 2% of 372 Cobot robots with this spec
Heavier than 2% of 259 Cobot robots with this spec
Company profile
- Recorded funding
- US$14.1M· 1 round
- Founded
- around 2016
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place,assembly of small parts,educational demonstrations
- tabletop
- education,manufacturing,research
Sensing & perception1
- Yes
Controls & integration7
- Yes
- Raspberry Pi
- Compatible Vision
- AI 3D Vision Kit
- Software Platform
- UIFlow
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- myCobot Adaptive Gripper
- code python,code ros,drag and drop
Buying & support5
- 20-40K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- purchase
- Model Variants
- myCobot 280 Dual Screen,myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi,myCobot 280 Jetson Nano,myCobot 280 Arduino,myCobot 280 All-in-one Suite,myCobot 280 RDK X5
- Availability Status
- available
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2016FundingFounded and joined HAX
- 2016MilestoneCompany founded in Shenzhen
- Not yet on fileMilestonemechArm series ROS support documented
- Not yet on fileMilestonemechArm product page published
- Not yet on fileLaunchmyCobot 280 Pi product page and Raspberry Pi cobot positioning
- Not yet on fileMilestoneRaspberry Pi forum discussion of myCobot-Pi 280
- Not yet on fileDeploymentHackster setup guide for myCobot 280 Pi
- Not yet on fileMilestonemyCobot 280 product family listing
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
- The myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi is developed by Elephant Robotics, based in China.
- What type of robot is the myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
- The myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi is a Cobot made by Elephant Robotics.
- How much does the myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi cost?
- The myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi is priced at US$799–1,125.
- When was the myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi launched?
- The myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi was launched in 2023.
- What are the key specifications of the myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi?
- Key specifications of the myCobot 280 Raspberry Pi: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 0.25 kg, reach 280 mm, repeatability ±0.5 mm.
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