WLKATA MiroMAX Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 1 kg Desktop Robot Arm
Updated: 7 days ago
The WLKATA MiroMAX is a desktop six-axis robot arm with a rated payload of 1 kg, a reach of 450 mm and ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 3,850 as a Core Kit. This review covers its specifications, design, programming options, applications and price.
Quick Verdict
The MiroMAX is the largest of WLKATA's desktop arms, with the highest payload in the range: 1 kg rated and up to 1.5 kg under certain conditions. It keeps ±0.05 mm repeatability, mounts at any angle and uses quick-change tools. The maker positions it for practical automation work and teaching. It is a new model: the maker's page gives a launch date of July 2026 and showed the kit as restocking soon when this review was written, and several basic figures such as weight and speed are not yet published.
WLKATA MiroMAX at a Glance
Payload: 1 kg rated, up to 1.5 kg under certain conditions
Reach: 450 mm from the flange
Axes: 6 plus 1
Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Price: from USD 3,850 for the Core Kit
WLKATA MiroMAX Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the WLKATA MiroMAX.
Specification | WLKATA MiroMAX |
Manufacturer | WLKATA Robotics |
Model | MiroMAX |
Axes | 6 plus 1 degree of freedom |
Rated payload | 1 kg |
Maximum payload | 1.5 kg under certain conditions |
Reach | 450 mm from flange, 400 mm from wrist |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Mounting | Any angle |
Interfaces | USB, RS485, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UART, Modbus |
Tools | Quick-change multi-tool end effectors |
Price | USD 3,850 Core Kit; USD 4,950 Advanced Kit |
Detailed Technical Data
Open API with multi-protocol control
Support for control by large language models and for PLCs
Voice control
Weight, speed, power requirements and kit contents are not stated on the product page
Design and Build Quality
The MiroMAX is built as a compact desktop arm that can be mounted at any angle. The maker describes its drive joints and its quick-change tools as industrial grade and says the arm is meant for practical robotics and automation work and not only for demonstrations. With a 450 mm reach and a 1 kg rated payload it handles heavier parts than the other WLKATA desktop arms. The product page does not yet give the arm's weight, speed or the type of reducer used.
Programming and Software
Programming Languages
The arm is programmed in Blockly, Python or C++, and works with common AI frameworks.
Robotics Frameworks
ROS, ROS2 and MATLAB are supported.
Control Options
The open API allows control over USB, RS485, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UART and Modbus, as well as by PLC, by voice and by large language models.
WLKATA MiroMAX Applications and Use Cases
The maker names high-precision automation and teaching as the main uses.
Light Automation
The 1 kg payload and ±0.05 mm repeatability suit handling and placing of small parts.
Teaching and Training
PLC support makes the arm suitable for courses that combine robotics with industrial control.
Research
The open API and ROS2 support allow use as a development platform.
WLKATA MiroMAX Price and Value
The WLKATA MiroMAX Core Kit is listed at USD 3,850 and the Advanced Kit at USD 4,950 in the manufacturer's shop. The page gives a launch in July 2026 and showed the kit as restocking soon at the time of writing. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
For the company behind the robot, read the WLKATA Company Profile: Background and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
1 kg rated payload, the highest in the WLKATA desktop range
±0.05 mm repeatability
Quick-change tools
PLC, ROS2 and Python support
Mounting at any angle
Cons
New model with limited availability at the time of writing
Weight, speed and kit contents not published
No EtherCAT listed, unlike the Haro380
Who Should Buy the WLKATA MiroMAX?
The MiroMAX fits schools, training centres and developers who need a desktop arm that can carry up to 1 kg and connect to a PLC.
WLKATA MiroMAX FAQ
How much does the WLKATA MiroMAX cost?
The Core Kit is listed at USD 3,850 and the Advanced Kit at USD 4,950 in the manufacturer's shop. Prices are indicative and may change.
What is the payload and reach of the WLKATA MiroMAX?
The rated payload is 1 kg, up to 1.5 kg under certain conditions, and the reach is 450 mm from the flange.
How accurate is the WLKATA MiroMAX?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05 mm.
How many axes does the WLKATA MiroMAX have?
It is a six-axis arm with one additional degree of freedom.
How is the WLKATA MiroMAX programmed?
In Blockly, Python or C++, with support for ROS, ROS2 and MATLAB.
Which interfaces does the WLKATA MiroMAX have?
USB, RS485, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UART and Modbus.
When is the WLKATA MiroMAX available?
The manufacturer's page gives a launch in July 2026 and showed the kit as restocking soon at the time of writing.
What is the WLKATA MiroMAX used for?
High-precision light automation, teaching and research.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
