- Raspberry Pi control center Runs Ubuntu MATE 20.04 on a Raspberry Pi (Broadcom BCM2711) quad-core processor with 2 GB RAM, functioning as a standalone robotics workstation with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
- Compact 6-axis cobot arm A 6-axis articulated layout with a 280 mm working radius handles pick-and-place demos, orientation control, and toolpath-style motion on any desktop.
- Lightweight and portable At roughly 860 g with a 250 g payload rating, the arm moves easily between classrooms, benches, and demo stations while keeping power requirements modest.
- Rich connectivity and I/O USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, micro-HDMI, 3.5 mm audio, and 20 inputs / 20 outputs simplify attaching cameras, sensors, displays, and external controllers for project work.
- Open developer ecosystem Supports Python and ROS1 with the pymycobot API, plus beginner-friendly tooling including myBlockly, myStudio, and Mind+ for guided, on-device learning.
- Precise, repeatable motion Rated positioning repeatability of ±0.5 mm and a joint maximum speed of 160°/s support consistent teaching demonstrations and trajectory scripting.
Description
The Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 Pi is a compact 6-axis collaborative robot arm built around a Raspberry Pi control center, positioning it as one of the smallest desktop cobots in its class. Running Ubuntu MATE 20.04 on a Raspberry Pi (Broadcom BCM2711) with a 64-bit 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU and 2 GB of RAM, the arm can operate as a standalone mini robotics workstation when connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. With a 250 g payload, a 280 mm working radius, and a body weight of roughly 860 g, it is engineered for portability and low power draw while retaining ±0.5 mm repeatability across common manipulation tasks.
The myCobot 280 Pi is widely used in robotics education, STEM labs, and prototyping, where learners can develop directly on-device rather than tethering every workstation to a separate PC. Its extensive I/O — including USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, micro-HDMI, 3.5 mm audio, and 20 inputs / 20 outputs — simplifies attaching cameras, displays, and sensors for project work. Support for Python, ROS1, MODBUS, and TCP/IP, together with Elephant Robotics' pymycobot API and beginner tooling such as myBlockly, myStudio, and Mind+, makes it a practical platform for teaching forward and inverse kinematics, motion control, and simulation-to-hardware workflows.
Features
Specs
| Brand | Elephant Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | myCobot 280 Pi |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Payload | 250 g |
| Weight | 860 g (brochure: 850 g) |
| Working Radius | 280 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.5 mm |
| Master Controller | Raspberry Pi (Broadcom BCM2711), 64-bit 1.5 GHz quad-core, 2 GB RAM |
| Auxiliary Control | ESP32 |
| Operating System | Ubuntu MATE 20.04 |
| Joint Rotation Range | ±165° (joints 1–5), ±175° (joint 6) |
| Joint Maximum Speed | 160°/s |
| Interfaces | USB 3.0 ×2, USB 2.0 ×2, micro-HDMI ×2, 3.5 mm audio, 20 inputs / 20 outputs |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11ac, dual mode), dual-mode Bluetooth |
| Communication Protocols | Serial, MODBUS, TCP/IP |
| Programming Support | Python, ROS1 |
| Power Input | DC 12V, 5A (60W) |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to 45°C |
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is a compact 6-axis collaborative robot arm powered by a Raspberry Pi control center running Ubuntu MATE 20.04. With a 250 g payload and a 280 mm working radius, it is designed as a lightweight desktop manipulator for learning motion control, kinematics, and software integration.
It is widely used in robotics education, STEM labs, and prototyping to teach forward and inverse kinematics, motion control, trajectory scripting, and ROS-based simulation-to-hardware workflows. Its standalone Raspberry Pi setup lets students develop directly on the arm rather than relying on a separate PC.
It supports Python and ROS1, along with serial, MODBUS, and TCP/IP communication. Elephant Robotics provides the pymycobot Python API and beginner-friendly tools including myBlockly, myStudio, and Mind+ for guided development.
The Pi variant uses a Raspberry Pi (Broadcom BCM2711) as its master controller and runs Ubuntu MATE 20.04, allowing it to operate as a standalone mini robotics workstation with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. This on-device architecture is especially useful in classrooms where each arm can function like a small robotics computer.
You can request pricing or place an order directly through Robotix Market via our website's quote or inquiry form, and we ship worldwide. The product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty as provided by Elephant Robotics.
Elephant Robotics myCobot 280 Pi Desktop Collaborative Robot
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