Cobot Magic
Mobile Dual-Arm Collaborative Robot with Omnidirectional Movement
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Cobot Magic is an advanced mobile dual-arm collaborative robot designed by Elephant Robotics that combines two 6-DOF robotic arms with an omnidirectional mobile chassis. Featuring integrated vision systems, LiDAR navigation, and intuitive programming interfaces, it enables flexible automation for research, education, and light industrial applications. The platform supports ROS and multiple SDKs, making it highly adaptable for various collaborative tasks requiring mobility and dual-arm coordination.
Released: 2024
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Overview
Cobot Magic represents Elephant Robotics' vision for the future of mobile manipulation, combining dual 6-DOF collaborative arms with an omnidirectional mobile base in a single integrated platform. This innovative design enables the robot to navigate complex environments while performing intricate bimanual tasks, opening new possibilities for flexible automation in research laboratories, educational institutions, and manufacturing facilities.
Built on Elephant Robotics' proven myCobot arm technology, Cobot Magic features two synchronized robotic arms mounted on a robust mobile chassis equipped with omnidirectional wheels for seamless movement in any direction. The integrated sensor suite includes LiDAR for navigation and mapping, stereo cameras for visual perception, and an IMU for stability control, enabling autonomous operation in dynamic environments.
Designed with accessibility in mind, Cobot Magic supports multiple programming interfaces including ROS, Python, C++, and visual programming tools. The platform's modular architecture and comprehensive SDK make it an ideal choice for researchers exploring mobile manipulation, educators teaching advanced robotics concepts, and industries seeking adaptable automation solutions.
Key Features
- Dual 6-DOF Arms: Two synchronized collaborative arms with 500mm reach and 7kg payload per arm for complex bimanual manipulation
- Omnidirectional Mobility: Advanced mobile base with omnidirectional wheels enabling movement in any direction at speeds up to 1.6 m/s
- Advanced Sensing: Integrated LiDAR, stereo cameras, and IMU for autonomous navigation, object detection, and environmental mapping
- High Precision: ±0.03mm repeatability ensures accurate task execution for demanding applications
- Multi-Platform Support: Compatible with ROS, Python, C++, and visual programming interfaces for diverse user needs
- Extended Operation: 90-minute battery life with hot-swappable battery support for continuous operation
- Industrial Protection: IP54 rating provides dust and water resistance for varied working environments
- Flexible Connectivity: WiFi, Ethernet, and 4G communication options for remote operation and integration
Applications
Cobot Magic is designed for applications requiring mobile dual-arm manipulation across multiple sectors. In research environments, it serves as a platform for studying human-robot collaboration, mobile manipulation algorithms, and multi-agent coordination. Educational institutions utilize it for teaching advanced robotics concepts including kinematics, motion planning, computer vision, and autonomous navigation. In manufacturing and logistics, Cobot Magic can handle material transport, assembly tasks, quality inspection, and flexible part handling in dynamic production environments.
The robot's mobility and dual-arm capability make it particularly valuable for tasks that require repositioning and bimanual coordination, such as pick-and-place operations across multiple workstations, collaborative assembly with human workers, mobile inspection and testing, and adaptive manufacturing processes. Its comprehensive sensor suite and programming flexibility enable rapid deployment in new applications without extensive reconfiguration.
Technical Highlights
Cobot Magic's technical architecture demonstrates sophisticated integration of mobility and manipulation systems. The omnidirectional drive system provides holonomic motion capabilities, allowing the robot to move and rotate simultaneously while maintaining arm stability. The synchronization between the dual arms and mobile base is achieved through advanced motion planning algorithms that coordinate all 12 degrees of freedom plus mobile base movement, ensuring smooth and collision-free operation in constrained spaces.
The sensor fusion framework combines data from LiDAR, stereo cameras, and IMU to create a comprehensive understanding of the robot's environment. This enables SLAM-based autonomous navigation, real-time obstacle avoidance, and precise object localization for manipulation tasks. The platform's modular software architecture, built on ROS compatibility, allows researchers and developers to easily extend functionality, integrate custom algorithms, and adapt the system to specific application requirements while maintaining robust core performance.
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Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | WiFi, Ethernet, 4G |
Environment
| IP Rating | IP54 |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 12 |
| Locomotion | Wheeled |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1.6 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 14 kg |
| Reach | 500 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.03 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 32.7 kg |
Power
| Battery Life | 1.5 hours |
Sensing
| Sensors | LiDAR, stereo cameras, IMU |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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