Elephant Robotics mechArm 270 Overview
The mechArm 270 is a compact six-axis desktop robot arm with a payload of 250 g, a working radius of 270 mm and a repeatability of ±0.5 mm. Its centrosymmetric structure follows the layout of an industrial robot, which makes it suited to teaching robot kinematics, to research and to maker projects. The arm weighs 1 kg, reaches joint speeds of 120°/s and runs on an 8 to 12 V supply. It is available with an M5Stack Basic board or a Raspberry Pi 4B and can be programmed in Python, C++ and ROS or with the myBlockly graphical tool.
Key Specifications
Specification | Elephant Robotics mechArm 270 |
Manufacturer | Elephant Robotics |
Model | mechArm 270 |
Category | Robot arm / Education / light collaborative arm |
Payload | 250 g |
Reach | 270 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.5 mm |
Speed | 120°/s |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Controller | M5Stack Basic (ESP32) or Raspberry Pi 4B |
Price | From USD 649 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Education
Research
Prototyping
Light pick and place
Vision demos
Industries
Education · Research · Laboratories · Startups
Technical Details
6 axes
Payload 250 g
Working radius 270 mm
Repeatability ±0.5 mm
Weight 1 kg
Max joint speed 120°/s
Power input 8-12 V / 5 A
Controller M5Stack Basic or Raspberry Pi 4B
Elephant Robotics mechArm 270 Review Summary
The mechArm 270 is a compact six-axis desktop robot arm with a payload of 250 g, a working radius of 270 mm and a repeatability of ±0.5 mm. Its centrosymmetric structure follows the layout of an industrial robot, which makes it suited to teaching robot kinematics, to research and to maker projects. The arm weighs 1 kg, reaches joint speeds of 120°/s and runs on an 8 to 12 V supply. It is available with an M5Stack Basic board or a Raspberry Pi 4B and can be programmed in Python, C++ and ROS or with the myBlockly graphical tool. It is listed from USD 649.
Pros
250 g maximum payload with a 270 mm reach
Speed: 120°/s
Cons
Repeatability of ±0.5 mm is wider than on smaller precision robots
Light-duty arm, not built for continuous industrial production
The 250 g maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The Elephant Robotics mechArm 270 fits schools, labs, developers and makers who need a small arm for learning, research and light tasks.
Full review: Elephant Robotics mechArm 270 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 250 g Desktop Robot Arm
