Product Overview
The myCobot 280 Pi (2023 Edition) is an all-in-one, ultra-compact 6-axis collaborative robotic arm powered by the Raspberry Pi 4B. Pre-installed with Ubuntu Mate 20.04, it operates standalone simply by connecting a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Designed for STEM education, AI research, ROS simulation, and secondary development, the myCobot 280 offers an accessible yet powerful platform for makers, educators, and robotics developers worldwide.
Key Features
- Powered by Raspberry Pi 4B: Equipped with a 64-bit 1.5GHz Quad-Core CPU for faster processing and high computing performance.
- Standalone Plug-and-Play Operation: Features built-in microprocessors and OS—no external PC host required.
- Versatile Programming Modes: Supports myBlockly (drag-and-drop visual programming) and Python, as well as real-time Drag-and-Teach and gamepad control.
- Full ROS & ROS 2 Support: Includes pre-built MoveIt and RViz demonstration cases for advanced motion planning and simulation.
- Rich Ecosystem & Accessories: Compatible with over 10 expansion accessories, including adaptive grippers, suction pumps, camera modules, and bases.
- Mobile & Compound Robotics: Seamlessly integrates with the myAGV platform for SLAM mapping, autonomous navigation, and mobile manipulation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Degrees of Freedom (DOF) | 6-Axis |
| Payload | 250 g |
| Working Radius | 280 mm |
| Main Processor | Raspberry Pi 4B (Quad-Core 1.5GHz, 64-bit) |
| Operating System | Ubuntu Mate 20.04 |
| Development Environments | ROS 1 / ROS 2, Python, myBlockly |
| Control Interfaces | 90+ Open-Source API Interfaces, GPIO |
| Control Modes | Angle, Coordinate, Radian, Potentiometer, Gamepad, Drag-and-Teach |
| Software Platform | myStudio (Firmware update, tutorials, maintenance) |
Ideal Applications
- Robotics & STEM Education: Learn robot kinematics, control logic, and motion planning.
- AI & Computer Vision Projects: Pair with camera modules for visual tracking, color sorting, and object grabbing.
- ROS Simulation & Research: Test control algorithms safely in simulated and real-world environments.
- Commercial & Display Demonstrations: Compact size and quiet operation make it ideal for exhibitions and automation prototypes.
What’s Included in the Box
- 1x myCobot 280 Pi Robotic Arm (2023 Model)
- 1x Power Adapter & Cables
- 1x User Manual & Quick Start Guide
Compatible Accessories (Sold Separately)
- End Effectors: Adaptive Gripper, Flexible Gripper, Dexterous Hand, Parallel Gripper, Suction Pump
- Vision & Mounting: Camera Modules, Cylindrical Flange, G-Base, Flat Base
- Extension Kits: AI Kit 2023, Industry 4.0 Kit, Connect-4 Kit, myAGV Chassis
