myPalletizer 260 (M5 Version)
Product Overview
The myPalletizer 260 M5 is a compact, 4-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) palletizing robotic arm developed jointly by Elephant Robotics and M5Stack. Built with a fully wrapped, finless enclosure, it weighs just 960 grams and features a portable design that fits easily into a backpack.
Powered by an ESP32 dual-core processor via the M5Stack platform, it incorporates a dual-screen interactive setup to provide a highly user-friendly and expandable entry point for STEM education, makers, and desktop automation experiments.
Key Applications and Functions
- Intelligent Palletizing and Warehousing: Simulates industrial palletizing workflows, allowing users to build mini smart warehouses and test sorting algorithms.
- Interactive Dual Displays: Equipped with two display screens (including an onboard 2-inch LED screen) to easily expand application status, interactive outputs, and custom graphics.
- Recognition and Sorting: Pairs with AI and machine vision kits to enable object recognition, color classification, and precise pick-and-place routines.
- Artistic and Touch Creations: Supports writing, continuous photo drawing, and touchscreen interactions.
- Compound Robotics: Integrates with mobile platforms like myAGV to expand the working radius for complex mobile manipulation tasks.
Technical Specifications and Parameters
- Degrees of Freedom (DOF): 4-Axis Palletizing Arm
- Working Radius / Max Reach: 260 mm
- Payload: 250 g
- Net Weight: 960 g
- Repeatability: +/- 0.5 mm
- Maximum Joint Speed: 120 degrees/s
- Main Controller: M5Stack Basic (ESP32 Dual-Core)
- Displays: Dual-screen display layout (including a 2-inch screen)
- Power Input: DC 8.4V to 12V 5A
- Hardware Expansion: 21 I/O interfaces, USB/Type-C connectivity, and patented LEGO-compatible mounting holes
Software, Programming and Control Options
The open software architecture allows zero-basic beginners as well as advanced engineers to program the arm across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Programming Support
- Visual Programming: myBlockly drag-and-drop graphical language and UIFlow support for fast, code-free learning.
- Languages and Frameworks: Python, C++, C#, Arduino, JavaScript, and OpenCV for vision development.
- ROS Support: Fully compatible with ROS, enabling virtual simulation, kinematic control, and algorithm verification in a simulated environment.
Official Management Tool: myStudio
myStudio serves as the primary one-stop software platform for myPalletizer. It handles:
- Firmware updates
- Video tutorial access
- Maintenance, repair guides, and Q&A resources
Compatible Accessories
Works seamlessly with the broader Elephant Robotics hardware ecosystem:
- Grippers and End Effectors: Adaptive Gripper, Suction Pump with Gripper
- Mounting and Bases: Flat Base, G-Shaped Base, Camera Flange
- Ecosystem Extensions: Artificial Intelligence Kits, Vision Expansion Kits
