myPalletizer 260
Compact 4-DOF palletizing robot for education and automation
$799 – $999
The myPalletizer 260 is a compact collaborative robotic arm designed for palletizing, sorting, and pick-and-place applications. With a 260mm working radius and 4 degrees of freedom, it offers an accessible entry point for learning industrial automation and deploying light-duty material handling tasks. Ideal for educational institutions, small businesses, and research labs seeking an affordable and programmable palletizing solution.
Released: 2020
Overview
The myPalletizer 260 from Elephant Robotics represents an approachable entry point into industrial palletizing and automated material handling. With its compact footprint and 260mm working radius, this 4-axis robotic arm is specifically designed to make automation accessible for educational environments, maker spaces, and small-scale production facilities. The robot combines affordability with versatility, enabling users to learn fundamental robotics concepts while performing practical sorting, stacking, and pick-and-place operations.
Built on Elephant Robotics' commitment to democratizing robotics technology, the myPalletizer 260 features an intuitive programming interface and supports multiple development environments including Python, ROS, and Arduino. Its lightweight design at just 1.5 kg allows for easy deployment and repositioning, while maintaining sufficient precision for educational demonstrations and light industrial tasks. The robot's modular design philosophy enables users to customize end effectors and integrate various sensors to suit specific application requirements.
As part of Elephant Robotics' educational robotics ecosystem, the myPalletizer 260 seamlessly integrates with the company's other products and curriculum materials, providing a comprehensive learning platform for robotics education and research. Its competitive price point and open-source support make it particularly attractive for institutions seeking to expand hands-on robotics training without significant capital investment.
Key Features
- 4-Axis Configuration: Provides essential palletizing movements with simplified kinematics ideal for learning and light-duty applications
- 260mm Working Radius: Compact workspace suitable for desktop operations and small-scale material handling tasks
- Multi-Platform Support: Compatible with ROS, Python, Arduino, and visual programming interfaces for diverse skill levels
- Lightweight Construction: 1.5 kg total weight enables easy installation and portability for educational demonstrations
- 250g Payload Capacity: Handles lightweight objects for sorting, packaging, and assembly operations
- Multiple Connectivity Options: USB, Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity for flexible integration and control
- Open Source Ecosystem: Access to comprehensive documentation, code examples, and active community support
Applications
The myPalletizer 260 serves educational institutions as a hands-on teaching tool for robotics, automation, and programming curricula. Students can learn fundamental concepts including forward and inverse kinematics, trajectory planning, and industrial automation workflows through practical exercises. In research laboratories, the robot provides an affordable platform for testing algorithms, developing custom end effectors, and prototyping automated systems before scaling to larger industrial equipment.
Beyond education, small businesses and maker spaces deploy the myPalletizer 260 for light-duty production tasks such as sorting small components, organizing inventory, packaging lightweight products, and assembling electronics. Its compact size makes it suitable for desktop manufacturing, quality inspection stations, and small-scale palletizing operations where traditional industrial robots would be oversized or cost-prohibitive.
Technical Highlights
The myPalletizer 260 achieves ±0.5mm repeatability, providing sufficient precision for educational demonstrations and many light industrial tasks. Its 4-axis design strategically simplifies the kinematic chain while maintaining the essential movements required for palletizing operations, making it easier for beginners to understand robot programming and control theory. The robot's servo-driven joints provide smooth motion and position feedback, enabling closed-loop control and accurate path following.
Elephant Robotics has equipped the myPalletizer 260 with comprehensive software support including ROS packages, Python APIs, and drag-and-drop programming interfaces. This multi-level approach allows users to progress from basic visual programming to advanced algorithm development using the same hardware platform. The robot's open architecture supports custom firmware development and integration with third-party sensors and controllers, fostering innovation and experimentation in robotics education and research.
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