Mecharm 270
Compact 6-axis desktop robotic arm
$799
The mechArm 270 is a compact, lightweight six-axis robotic arm developed by Elephant Robotics for education, research, and light desktop automation. It ships in variants built around a Raspberry Pi microprocessor or an M5Stack controller and supports programming through Python, ROS, Blockly, and other languages. Its integrated design and LEGO-compatible interfaces make it suited to picking and placing, drawing, vision tracking, and other small-scale tasks.
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Overview
The mechArm 270 is Elephant Robotics' most compact six-axis robotic arm, designed for desktop use in education, research, and light automation. Its integrated, lightweight body and centro-symmetric structure make it portable and approachable for makers, students, and developers.
The arm is offered in versions built around a Raspberry Pi microprocessor and around an M5Stack controller, giving users flexibility in how they program and deploy it. It supports a broad range of programming environments, including Python, ROS, Blockly visual programming, and additional languages, so it can scale from classroom exercises to research prototyping.
With LEGO-compatible ports, multiple I/O interfaces, and a catalog of accessories such as grippers, suction pumps, and camera flanges, the mechArm 270 can be adapted to tasks like pick-and-place, drawing, vision tracking, and interactive demonstrations.
Key Features
- Compact, lightweight six-axis design suited to desktop and educational use
- Available in Raspberry Pi and M5Stack controller variants
- Broad programming support including Python, ROS, and Blockly visual programming
- LEGO-compatible ports and I/O interfaces for attaching grippers and accessories
- Drag-and-teach functionality for hands-on motion programming
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Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | USB, Bluetooth, WiFi |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Locomotion | Stationary |
Performance
| Payload Capacity | 2 kg |
| Reach | 270 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.5 mm |
Physical
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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